April 15th. Tax day. The date was etched into the code like a threat.
I should make sure the story is engaging, conveys a message without being too preachy, and has a satisfying conclusion. Also, include technical details about the software in a way that's accessible to the reader. Need to avoid any real legal advice but touch on the possible repercussions legally or in terms of security.
He published a public post on his LinkedIn: “I’m done with shortcuts. From now on, I code with integrity—not borrowed code.”