# Digital _Drift._

Field notes from the studio — debugging, decisions, and the occasional dead end, written down while they're still exact.

-   [Verify the token before you touch the counter A rate limiter that runs before CAPTCHA verification lets anyone lock a stranger out of your contact form. The fix is an ordering change, not a new dependency. 31 August 2026 Lessons Read →](/blog/turnstile-before-the-counter/)

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