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Droppin' insider logic bombs

Jerod, Feross, & Nick discuss the latest npm security fiasco, opine on the strengths and weaknesses of spreadsheets, explain CORS like they’re 5 (sorta), and give shout outs to deserving purveyors of fine software.

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Notes and Links

Story of the week

ELI5

  • Nick mentioned gifsockets, which might be the best hack of all time
  • You’ll have to google the Hassehloffian Recursion yourself…
  • If Feross’ explanation of the Zoom hack failed you, here’s a good one
  • Read up on DNS rebinding for an upcoming ELI5 segment

Shout outs

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