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Enhancements to Referral Program, Dev.to Integration, and Terms Update

Overview

This update introduces an enhanced referral program with tiered commissions, seamless Dev.to integration, and updated terms and conditions to reflect these changes.

Referral Program Enhancements

The referral program has been expanded with the addition of a dedicated landing page, complete with details about the program, commission rates, and automated tools.

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Enhancing GitHub OAuth Flow: Preserving User Permissions

Introduction

This article discusses a common issue in applications using GitHub OAuth for authentication: inadvertently overwriting a user's existing token with one that has fewer permissions. We'll explore how to ensure the application preserves the user's original, broader-scoped token when requesting narrower scopes during subsequent logins.

The Problem

Many applications use GitHub

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Enhancing User Experience with Customizable Font Options

Providing users with options to personalize their experience can significantly improve satisfaction. A recent enhancement to our application allows users to select their preferred font from a curated list, offering a more tailored and visually appealing interface.

The Power of Personalization

Customization empowers users, making them feel more in control and connected to the application.

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Improving Data Accuracy with Enhanced API Integration

Introduction

This post details an enhancement to our application's data aggregation process. We addressed an issue where total counts were inaccurate by switching from a local database to an external API for data retrieval, ensuring more reliable results.

The Problem: Data Discrepancies

Previously, our application relied on a local database table, populated with data from an events API,

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Improving API Rate Limit Detection: A Percentage-Based Approach

When interacting with external APIs, especially those with rate limits, it's crucial to implement robust detection mechanisms to prevent service disruptions and ensure smooth operation. A recent adjustment in our application focused on refining the rate limit detection for the GitHub Search API, highlighting the importance of adaptable strategies.

The Problem with Fixed Thresholds

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Enhancing Application Security with Rate Limiting and Fine-Grained Access Control

Securing web applications requires a multi-layered approach. Recent updates to our application focused on bolstering security through rate limiting on authentication routes and implementing granular access control for administrative resources.

Rate Limiting Authentication Routes

To mitigate brute-force attacks and other forms of abuse, we've implemented rate limiting on critical

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Enhancements to AI Settings and Post Generation Access Control

Overview

This update focuses on refining access control for AI settings and improving the Post Generator navigation within the application. Key changes include restricting access to AI configuration settings to superadmin users only and reordering the Post Generator in the navigation menu for improved user experience.

AI Settings Access Control

To enhance security and prevent

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