Building Secure Web Applications: Common Vulnerabilities to Avoid

Web security is a critical aspect of development that cannot be overlooked. Developers should be aware of common vulnerabilities such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), SQL Injection, and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). Implementing best practices like validating and sanitizing all user input, using parameterized queries for databases, and keeping dependencies updated are fundamental steps to protecting your application and its users from malicious attacks.