Hey Devs! π
ASP.NET is a game-changer, right? But, oh boy, there are some sneaky pitfalls I've (embarrassingly) tumbled into during my journey. Here are a few, just so you can laugh (or cringe) and hopefully avoid them:
π "Sure, I trust my users!" Aka Skipping Input Validation
Mistake: Thinking "Who would want to break this?" and letting all inputs slide.
Impact: Hello, Mr. Hacker! π Open doors for vulnerabilities.
Quick Fix: Never, ever trust user input blindly. Client and server-side validation is a must!π’ The ViewState Overload
Mistake: ViewState is like that friend who overstays their welcome. Useful but can overburden if unchecked.
Impact: Slow-performing apps. And no one likes waiting, right?
Quick Fix: Don't put everything in the ViewState. Explore alternatives like Session or Cache.π Ignoring Those Pesky Exceptions
Mistake: "I'll set up exception handling... tomorrow."
Impact: Bugs everywhere and a user experience straight out of a horror movie.
Quick Fix: Always have an exception handling strategy in place. Tomorrow means NOW!π The Spaghetti of Code + Content
Mistake: Mixing up UI and logic because... shortcuts.
Impact: A maintenance nightmare. Debugging sessions that last for days.
Quick Fix: Keep things tidy. Embrace separation of concerns, and use those code-behind files.π Sloooooow Database Queries
Mistake: Writing SQL queries on the fly without optimizing them.
Impact: Your app's speed (or lack thereof) can make or break it.
Quick Fix: Avoid SELECT * and get friendly with your ORM. Optimize, optimize, optimize!
Alright, folks! These are my ASP.NET goof-ups. What about you? What ASP.NET blunders have caught you off guard? Drop them in the comments, and let's create a safe space for our dev confessions! ππ©βπ»π¨βπ»
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