“Security as Code” with Arcjet for Modern Applications from Modern Web

“Security as Code” with Arcjet for Modern Applications

34 minutes Posted Jan 8, 2025 at 7:48 pm.

1:41 Episode Introduction

2:55 David Mitten’s Background & Dev Tools Expertise

4:17 The Importance of Great Documentation

6:43 Challenges in Keeping Documentation Updated

9:20 Simplistic vs. Over-Stylized Docs

11:19 Why Arcjet Stands Out

13:01 Developer Security & Perceptions

15:07 Layered Security & Best Practices

16:46 Encouraging Developers to Prioritize Security

18:48 Dependency Management Challenges

20:30 Evolving Dev Tools Over Time

22:54 Modern Code Editors & Terminal Innovation

25:41 AI’s Role in Dev Tools

27:08 Benchmark Reliability in Dev Tools

30:57 Open Source Contributions & Strategy

32:54 Shipping Fast as a Small Team

34:06 Closing Remarks

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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, host Danny Thompson sits down with David Mytton, founder and CEO of Arcjet and creator of the console.dev DevTools newsletter. They explore what makes a truly successful developer tool, the importance of great documentation, and how Arcjet is redefining "security as code" for modern applications. David shares insights into open-source strategies, balancing speed and innovation in startups, and the evolving role of AI in developer tools.

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