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This is the realistic answer. If its simple, straight input data structure validation, then there must be no qualms putting it first. It even protects Access control layer from specially designed inputs/packets. The validation that actually entails secure information leak or guessing, must be placed after access checks.

S.D.
– S.D.

2018-05-04 15:30:59 +00:00
Commented May 4, 2018 at 15:30
That assumes answers are public. I dare saying a lot of API's will not even show you the data withou authentication.

TomTom
– TomTom

2018-05-05 18:02:19 +00:00
Commented May 5, 2018 at 18:02

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