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Optimize Database Query Performance

Refactored user authentication system to improve query performance

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3
Issues Found
7
Suggestions
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Code Changes

user_auth.py
- def authenticate_user(username, password):
- query = f"SELECT * FROM users WHERE username='{username}'"
+ def authenticate_user(username: str, password: str) -> Optional[User]:
+ query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = %s"
+ result = db.execute(query, (username,))
if result:
return verify_password(password, result.password_hash)

Review Comments

Security Issue

SQL injection vulnerability detected. Use parameterized queries instead of string formatting.

Suggestion

Consider adding type hints for better code documentation and IDE support.

Good Practice

Excellent use of password hashing for security. Well implemented!