forms are like that friend u forgot to call back - everyone knows theyre important but nobody really thinks much of them until something goes wrong. i was working on a project and realized our form submission wasnt doing enough, sooo heres what we did:
we started by focusing more than usual on the backend process rather just front-end magic like validations or accessibility stuff (yeah yeah, those are still crucial). once data hits that server side - what happens next? well, if youre not handling it right post-submission, ur lovely form can turn into a nightmare.
so instead of stopping at making forms pretty and easy to fill out:
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automate email confirmations: this is huge for keeping the user informed (and happy) that their input was received.
2. set up webhooks: if youre using services like zapier, these can automate tons more processes behind scenes without extra effort from ur end users.
these little tweaks made a world of difference in how our clients perceived us and interacted with the form post-submission!
anyone else found similar issues or have other tips to share?
more here:
https://css-tricks.com/form-automation-tips-for-happier-user-and-clients/