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I don’t think I’ve ever read anything from Jeremy Keith that I’ve disagreed with, but this article on CSS-Tricks from back in December really hits hard…
I’d like to tell you something not to do to make your website better. Don’t add any third-party scripts to your site.
That may sound extreme, but at one time it would’ve been common sense. On today’s modern web it sounds like advice from a tinfoil-hat-wearing conspiracy nut. But just because I’m paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get your user’s data.
All I’m asking is that we treat third-party scripts like third-party cookies. They were a mistake.
Why, you may ask?
When you add any third-party file to your website—an image, a stylesheet, a font—it’s a potential vector for tracking. But third-party JavaScript files go one further. They can execute arbitrary code.
You can read the full article here.
This content originally appeared on Go Make Things and was authored by Go Make Things
Go Make Things | Sciencx (2022-03-04T15:30:00+00:00) Third-party scripts were a mistake. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2022/03/04/third-party-scripts-were-a-mistake/
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