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Securing Your Node.js Applications: Preventing Vulnerabilities 
Security is crucial when building applications, and Node.js apps are no exception! 
Protect your app from potential threats and vulnerabilities with these essential strategies:
Input Validation: Prevent malicious data from entering your app by validating and sanitizing inputs. 
Rate Limiting & Throttling: Shield your app from DDoS attacks by controlling the number of requests a user can make. 
Environment Variables: Safeguard sensitive data (like API keys) by using environment variables securely.
Dependencies: Regularly update your Node.js packages and use tools like npm audit to detect and fix vulnerabilities.
Security is a journey—start taking steps to protect your Node.js apps today! 
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Erasmus Kotoka