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croes 5 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Instead of “auth”, we should say “permissions” and...

Ever heard of a hyperbole?

And if the other dev made an error and confused authorization and authentication you have a problem.

Stupider mistakes have been made and it is a sign of overconfidence if you think you are immune to them.

coldtea 5 months ago [–]

>Ever heard of a hyperbole?

Yes, primarily I've heard that it is to be avoided in technical discussions...

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