Quick Tip: Reduce Work with Form Field Constraints
Hi Demo,
Most form errors come from things you could have prevented up front. Things like a missing email, an incorrectly formatted date, or a number where text was expected. Small guardrails can help fix most errors before they ever reach your backend.
Form field constraints — like required , minlength , type="email" , or even custom regex rules — can help save hours of work.
Here's a quick checklist for your current forms:
- Mark essential fields as required .
- Use input types that match intent (number, date, email).
- Add pattern limits for formats like phone or postal codes.
A little HTML discipline upfront means less support tickets, fewer broken submissions, and happier customers.
//Cole
Cofounder, Formspree.io
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