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Aleks Shelestov
Aleks Shelestov

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Building Open Source Form Management tool for Developers

In the vast expanse of the digital universe, where developers tirelessly seek tools that are both powerful and pragmatic, PHPForm emerges as a beacon of innovation. Crafted with the modern developer's needs in mind, PHPForm is not just another tool; it's the solution we've all been waiting for—a headless form management tool designed from the ground up for developers.

The Genesis of PHPForm

As a developer, I've always been passionate about creating solutions that not only solve complex problems but do so with elegance and simplicity. This passion led me to create PHPForm, a tool that embodies the essence of functionality and flexibility. The goal was clear: to develop a lightweight, yet powerful open-source tool with an incredibly simple API that could seamlessly run on any hosting service, be it an economical shared hosting or a free cloud instance.

The journey of PHPForm began with the vision of making form management a breeze for developers, eliminating the convoluted processes and making installation a walk in the park. And today, I am thrilled to share that PHPForm is not just an idea; it's a reality.

What PHPForm Brings to the Table

PHPForm is designed to cater to a wide array of needs, offering features that make form management feel like second nature. Here's what it can do for you:

Unlimited Forms Creation: Say goodbye to restrictions. With PHPForm, create as many forms as you need, tailored to your project's requirements.
Versatile Field Types: Customize your forms with different field types, ensuring they meet your specific needs.
Browser Push Notifications: Engage your audience effectively by sending browser push notifications.
Email Push Notifications: Keep your users updated with email notifications, making sure they never miss out.
Robust Security: Protect your forms with tokens and different captcha providers, ensuring they're shielded from unwanted intrusions.

And we're not stopping there. The roadmap for PHPForm is filled with exciting developments, including components for all popular front-end frameworks, widgets for Flutter, iOS, and Android apps, and integrations with Zapier and other services. Plus, a cloud version is on the horizon, which promises to be extremely affordable.

Join the PHPForm Community

PHPForm is more than just a tool; it's a community. By embracing open source, we invite developers from all walks of life to contribute, share insights, and help shape the future of form management. Whether you're looking to contribute code, offer suggestions, or simply explore what PHPForm can do, your journey starts here:

GitHub: https://phpform-dev/phpform-server
Website: https://phpform.dev

Wrapping Up

PHPForm is not just the culmination of hard work and dedication; it's a testament to the power of community and open source. As we continue to develop and improve PHPForm, we invite you to join us on this journey. Whether you're a developer looking to streamline your form management process or someone passionate about contributing to open source projects, PHPForm welcomes you.

Together, let's redefine the possibilities of form management. Welcome to PHPForm, where your forms come to life.

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ashrafsamhouri

Starred your repo! As the founder of the open source alternative to Zapier and a former PHP developer, I find this interesting.

Maybe consider building a piece on Activepieces for PHPForm? Users will be able to discover you when you choose the "Forms and Surveys" category on our Pieces page

Building pieces is simple so I think you'll love it!

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Aleks Shelestov • Edited

I would be happy to hear your feedback and if you like it please give it a start on GitHub

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A-D-E-Y-E-M-I

I am new here Can you sponsor me to no better