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API security best practices: always use HTTPS. Validate all inputs (prevent injection). Rate limit to prevent abuse. Authenticate every request. Use short-lived tokens (JWTs with expiry). Return minimal data in responses. Log all access for auditing. CORS configured tightly. OWASP API Security Top 10 is the standard checklist for API security issues.
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Use HTTPS/TLS for encryption. Validate all inputs to prevent injection attacks. Apply rate limiting to prevent abuse. Use JWT or OAuth scopes for secure access control.
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