4 comments

  • allenz_cheung 10 hours ago

    Hi HN, I'm working on CodeProt. We recently wrote about how we use static analysis (AST and data-flow) to catch performance killers like Zip Bombs and architectural bottlenecks (e.g., full DB reloads) early in the review process.

    We found that performance isn't just about speed—it's about availability. A single unconstrained extraction or a bad architectural pattern can bring down a system just as effectively as a DDoS.

    Curious to hear how others are automating these kinds of architectural checks.

    • bediger4000 9 hours ago

      Do you want spammers and scrapers to triumph!?! A zip bomb is a good way for the righteous to let it be known that unclean scrapers should stay away.

      • tliltocatl 4 hours ago

        It's not like they are not going to figure it out themselves eventually. Use inverse slow loris instead. Yes, these are harder to deploy, but much more robust.

      • theamk 9 hours ago

        Yes, they do. Remember, OP is build AI-powered review tools. Their technology won't exist without scrapers.