The author discusses their approach to managing small websites as a hobby, focusing on a DIY mentality with a middle ground solution. They provide insight into their setup, including using a Linux server and static site builders like Astro. The author outlines their search for a form solution that aligns with their criteria, ultimately choosing to build it themselves using n8n and NocoDB to collect and process form data. They highlight the pros and cons of their setup, emphasizing control and security. The step-by-step process of how the form is filled, processed, and data collected is detailed, providing a simple yet effective method for hosting forms independently.
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