Forms in React: controlled, uncontrolled, validation, refs, and large forms
Controlled components keep form values in React state, while uncontrolled components rely more on the DOM and refs.
- Controlled forms are usually easier to validate and coordinate
- Checkboxes, selects, and textareas have input-specific patterns
- Large forms often benefit from libraries
Forms in React: controlled, uncontrolled, validation, refs, and large forms