AI tools are shifting from “chatbots” to work assistants that can research, write, design, code, summarize meetings, and even automate multi-step tasks across your apps (the “ agentic” trend ). 1) How to choose the “best” AI tool (without wasting money) Before picking tools, decide your main use case: Writing & content (blogs, captions, emails, SEO briefs) Research (summaries, citations, fact-checking) Design (social posts, thumbnails, brand kits) Video & audio (shorts, voiceovers, podcasts) Coding (debugging, refactors, documentation) Meetings (notes, summaries, action items) Automation (connect apps + run workflows) Then check these 4 filters: Output quality (is it consistently good for your tasks?) Workflow fit (does it live where you already work—Docs, Notion, IDE, Zoom, etc.?) Privacy & data (can you avoid uploading sensitive info?) Total cost (subscription + add-ons + time saved) 2) The best AI tools by category (2...
If you’re building web applications or APIs, securing your database should be one of your top priorities. Even a small oversight can lead to data breaches, leaked user information, or corrupted systems. In this post, I’ll walk you through 7 common mistakes developers make when handling databases —and how to avoid them with real-world solutions. ❌ 1. Storing Plaintext Passwords Never, ever store passwords as plain text. What’s the risk? If your database gets leaked, all user credentials are exposed. ✅ How to fix it: Use strong hashing algorithms like bcrypt or argon2 with proper salting. For example, in Node.js: ❌ 2. No SQL Injection Protection SQL injection is one of the most common (and dangerous) web vulnerabilities. What’s the risk? Attackers can manipulate your SQL queries to access or destroy data. ✅ How to fix it: Use prepared statements or parameterized queries . Avoid string concatenation. For example, in Node js: ❌ 3. Exposing Database Ports to the Public Don’t...