HTTPS Is Not Just TLS
Read OriginalThe article discusses the Python core team's debate on enabling HTTPS certificate verification by default, arguing it's essential for security. It explains that HTTPS is not just HTTP with TLS but implies a covenant of authenticity, and criticizes the practice of skipping verification. The author strongly advocates for backporting the fix to Python 2.7, even if it breaks insecure code.
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