Defensive Deserialization: Building Robust Systems with Custom Serde in Rust

Ever wondered how to handle malformed or potentially dangerous data safely in your Rust applications? Join us at Microsoft's community night in Johannesburg to learn practical techniques for creating custom deserializers with Serde!

🔍 What we'll cover:

• Real-world problem demonstration: Handling invalid data during deserialization
• Custom deserializer implementation to validate and sanitize input
• Practical application for AI safety: Preventing prompt injection attacks
• Open discussion on alternative approaches and best practices

⏰ Schedule:

• 18:00-18:30: Networking with refreshments (join other tech communities)
• 18:30-20:00: Main session in our dedicated room

🎯 Who should attend:

• Rust developers of all experience levels
• Anyone interested in data validation and security
• Developers working with JSON/serialization
• AI engineers concerned about input safety

📋 What to bring:

• Your laptop with Rust installed
• Your questions and experiences to share