A developer rebuilt a utility company's application form using HTML-first architecture with Astro instead of a failed React implementation, prioritizing accessibility and reliability for users on poor connections and outdated devices. The redesign doubled user sign-ups by ensuring the form worked without JavaScript, stored data server-side, and used progressive enhancement with a lightweight validation web component.
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A developer rebuilt a utility company's application form using HTML-first architecture with Astro instead of a failed React implementation, prioritizing accessibility and reliability for users on poor connections and outdated devices. The redesign doubled user sign-ups by ensuring the form worked without JavaScript, stored data server-side, and used progressive enhancement with a lightweight validation web component.