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Power Users and Developer Handoffs

This guide is for advanced users who collaborate with developers or want to extend EasyForms beyond built-in features.

Audience: Technical site owners and power users.

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1. When You Might Need a Developer​

Most everyday tasks (building forms, managing submissions, configuring basic integrations) can be done without coding. You may want help from a developer when:

  • Building complex, custom integrations with internal systems.
  • Implementing advanced automation via APIs and webhooks.
  • Creating highly customized designs or layouts not supported by themes.
  • Extending EasyForms with custom plugins or behaviors.

2. Information to Share with Developers​

When engaging a developer, provide:

  • A description of what you want to achieve (in business terms).
  • Examples of forms and submissions involved.
  • Any relevant EasyForms documentation from the docs folder (API, webhooks, integration guides).
  • Access to a staging or test site where they can experiment safely.

This helps them design a robust solution faster.

3. Working with APIs and Webhooks (High Level)​

EasyForms can expose APIs and webhooks that developers can use to:

  • Retrieve submission data programmatically.
  • Trigger external actions when a form is submitted.
  • Synchronize data with CRMs, ERPs, or other systems.

As a non-developer, you generally do not need to call these APIs directly, but you should know they exist.

4. Separating Responsibilities​

A good collaboration pattern is:

  • You design forms, manage content, and configure basic settings.
  • Developers handle custom code, integrations, and advanced troubleshooting.

This division keeps your workflow efficient while ensuring technical work is done safely.