React Native

Signing API Requests with HMAC in React Native

Introduction HMAC request signing proves two things to your backend: the caller knows a shared secret, and the request was not altered after it was signed. It is not encryption — the body stays readable — but it is a strong, lightweight integrity and authenticity check for mobile APIs. What is HMAC? HMAC (Hash-based Message […]

React Native

Vulnerability Detection Using OSV.dev (Terminal-Only Approach)

Introduction Modern JavaScript applications—especially React Native—depend on hundreds of npm packages. The real risk isn’t just outdated packages, but hidden vulnerabilities inside your dependency tree. Traditional tools like npm audit often overwhelm developers with noisy output and low-context alerts. What we actually need is: Accurate vulnerability detection Minimal noise Actionable output This is where OSV.dev […]

Amit Kumar
Amit Kumar
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