Understanding How Phoenix Ensures Security by Default

The piece emphasizes that many indie hackers overlook security, prioritizing speed of development over safe practices. It argues that security should be an integral part of the design process, rather than an afterthought. The author explains that well-designed frameworks, like Phoenix, make applications secure by default, allowing developers to focus on innovation without worrying about common security issues. It also highlights that Phoenix, similar to frameworks like Rails, automatically protects against threats like XSS by escaping output, thus making security easier for developers at all levels.