developmentExpress and PostgreSQL
#RI-6a6b0e12·7 months ago·
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“Need Help With Express Form handling while controlling the frontend”
What Actually Happened
Struggled with Express form handling and frontend control, leading to frustration and decreased productivity
What I wish I knew
"Properly integrating forms with Express and PostgreSQL without frontend database queries"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Use a conventional solution like storing the id in session or using a token-based approach to avoid frontend database queries and XSS attacks"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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