Hey everyone! I'm a total noob at web development, but I'm working on a little project for my DnD campaign. Currently, I have a private GitHub repo for my site files and I'm deploying it using render.com. Right now, I'm saving some notes in raw JavaScript files hosted on Dropbox, which lets me update character pages without needing to redeploy the site every time. However, my friends often use the site from different devices, and I want them to access their character data even if they forget their phones at home. My question is: can I set up something that writes to a Dropbox file directly from the website instead of using local storage? Any guidance on doing this with Git or Dropbox would be super helpful! Thanks!
3 Answers
Using spreadsheets could work, and you might want to look into Sheety for turning your sheet into a simple API. Just bear in mind that while it's convenient, spreadsheets aren't really designed for serious database tasks. They can get messy quickly, so consider moving to a proper database once you outgrow the spreadsheets.
Have you considered using Appwrite? It's a backend solution that has a free tier and could simplify your project a lot. You might even be able to switch from Render to Appwrite for hosting everything. Check out their documentation for a quick start! P.S. Render isn’t bad either if you want to stick with it!
Honestly, I think AirTable could also be a great option for you! It's user-friendly and could help keep things organized without requiring a ton of technical know-how.
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