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949: Web Dev HORROR Stories + Spooky Trivia! (Spooky Stories Pt. 1)

October 27, 2025·41 min·3 clips

A developer confidently clicks 'drop database' in PHPMyAdmin, only to realize they just wiped the entire production server.

Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski share spooky web development horror stories submitted by listeners, including accidental production database deletions, browser hack trivia with guest CJ, password lockouts, and costly payment processing bugs. They blend educational insights with humorous anecdotes about real-world developer mistakes.

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