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[2] M. K. Wilson, A. K. Patel, and S. K. McDonough, "What do users do with 'View Source'?: A study of web developer behavior," Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2016.

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This is a representation of the code behind the Facebook mobile login screen:

The "View Source" feature on mobile Facebook presents both benefits and risks. While it can be a useful tool for developers and power users, it also raises security concerns. Our study highlights the need for designers and developers to consider the security implications of "View Source" features and to educate users about potential risks. We recommend that Facebook and other mobile web developers take steps to mitigate these risks, such as providing clear warnings and educational resources for users.

[4] J. M. Burns and A. K. Karlson, "Security and usability on the mobile web," Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2017.

If you are on a desktop browser, you can right-click anywhere on the Facebook page and select "View Page Source" (or press Ctrl+U on Windows / Cmd+Option+U on Mac). If you are on a mobile browser, you usually need to prefix the URL with view-source: , for example: view-source:https://m.facebook.com .