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Astro form handling without serverless functions
How to receive form submissions in an Astro site without writing an API route, server endpoint, or serverless function.
ReadFile uploads from HTML forms without S3 keys
The four ways to handle file uploads from a static-site form. Tradeoffs, code, and why most teams pick option 4.
ReadFrom mailto: to form backend: when to upgrade
The mailto: link works until it doesn't. Five signals that tell you when to upgrade to a real form backend, and what changes when you do.
ReadHoneypot vs reCAPTCHA vs hCaptcha: spam protection compared
Three approaches to stopping form spam, with honest tradeoffs on accuracy, accessibility, privacy, and user friction.
ReadHow to receive form submissions in Next.js without a backend
Three patterns for Next.js form submissions: client component, server action, and pure HTML. With code, tradeoffs, and the bug that bites everyone.
ReadVerify HMAC webhook signatures in Node, PHP, and Python
Constant-time HMAC verification in three runtimes - with the bugs that get past code review.
ReadJAMstack contact form: the complete 2026 guide
Everything you need to ship a contact form on a JAMstack site without spinning up a backend - 5 approaches compared, with real code.
ReadMigrating from Formspree to Formspring: a 5-minute guide
Switch from Formspree to Formspring without breaking your forms or webhook receivers. Real code, real steps, real timing.
ReadReact form submissions without React Hook Form
How to handle React forms without a validation library - plain HTML5 + the Constraint Validation API + a hosted backend. Zero dependencies, zero bundle bloat.
ReadStatic-site contact form checklist: shipping right in 2026
A practical, opinionated checklist for shipping a static-site contact form in 2026 - what to set up, what to skip, what to test before launch.
ReadWebhook retry strategies: exponential backoff explained
How webhook senders should retry failed deliveries - exponential backoff math, jitter, idempotency keys, and the bugs that ruin good intentions.
ReadGive your next important form a real home.
Start free with one form. Add ownership, private files, and clear history before responses pile up in inboxes.
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