
Why Most Developers Shouldn't Write Their Own Cryptography
Picture this: You’ve just crafted a cryptographic algorithm you’re certain is unbreakable. It’s elegant, innovative, and – dare I say – sexy math. You deploy it to protect user data, imagining future TED Talks about your genius. Then… pop. A 17-year-old in a basement halfway across the world cracks it using a toothpick and yesterday’s coffee grounds. Reality check: Building your own crypto is like performing brain surgery on yourself because WebMD said you could....