What are your go-to methods to secure code in modern web apps (Node.js / React stack)?

[sbeving]

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Hey folks 👋

I’m a cybersecurity student and CTF player diving deeper into code security for web apps, especially ones using Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL. I know the OWASP Top 10, but I'm looking for practical methods and real-world advice on securing code from dev to deployment.

🧠 Some questions to spark the thread:

What tools do you integrate to catch secrets, vulnerabilities, or misconfigurations before pushing?

How do you structure your repos to avoid accidental secret leakage?

Any GitHub Actions or CI/CD tricks to automate security checks?

Favorite linters, SAST/DAST tools, or Git pre-commit hooks?

Bonus points for real war stories, tools you love, or gotchas you learned the hard way. I’d love to hear how pros secure their codebases while keeping dev speed high.

Thanks in advance — let’s make this a solid resource for devs and security folks alike 🛡️

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