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Should a security bot reply to developers in the thread?
A bot should reply only when asked or when a rule demands it, and keep replies short. Here is how to design commands and responses developers will use.
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Should a Rust service commit Cargo.lock?
Yes for services and binaries. Cargo.lock records the dependency state of a successful build, so commit it. Libraries differ, since consumers ignore it.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Should a roadmap feature depend on a 0.x library?
A 0.x version signals an unstable API. You can build on one, but budget for breaking changes, pin the version, and keep the library behind a thin wrapper.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Should a quickstart and a production guide be separate pages?
Yes. Keep the quickstart fast and local, then link a production guide listing the changes that make it safe. What each page should and should not say.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Should a plugin marketplace ban obfuscated and minified code?
Obfuscation hides intent; minification only shrinks files. How three marketplaces treat each, and a source submission rule product teams can adopt.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Should a container SBOM include build stages or the final image?
A final image SBOM lists what ships. Build stage scanning also reveals the tools used to make it. Here is when each one answers the question you have.
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Should a CLI check for updates on every run? CI and offline rules
Check at most daily, never block the command, stay quiet in CI and offline, and give users a clear off switch. Practical rules for CLI update checks.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Can short-lived SSH certificates replace contractor SSH keys?
An SSH certificate authority lets contractors use signed certificates that expire on their own. See what GitHub supports, the trade offs and when it fits.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Are shell completion scripts from a CLI safe to load?
A completion script is code your shell runs at every start. Generate it at install time, keep it static and review it like any other code your CLI ships.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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