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Security & Compliance11 min readOctober 17, 2026

Basic Security for Vibe Coders: How to Protect API Keys and Customer Data

Security does not have to be intimidating. Follow 4 simple rules to keep your API keys private, your database locked down, and your customers safe.

1. The 4 Security Pillars

Never expose secrets on the client, enforce Supabase RLS on all tables, validate input schemas with Zod, and rate limit sensitive endpoints.

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