output encoding and escaping techniques

Output encoding and escaping techniques are methods used to prevent security vulnerabilities in software applications when displaying user-generated data. Output encoding involves converting special characters in the data to their corresponding HTML entities, so they are displayed as plain text and not interpreted as HTML code. This helps to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Escaping, on the other hand, involves adding a backslash or other suitable characters to certain characters in the data, to prevent them from being interpreted as special characters. This technique helps to prevent SQL injection attacks or other types of code injection. Both techniques are important for ensuring the security of web applications and preventing malicious actions.

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