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Forms and Controlled Inputs

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Inputs driven by state.

Forms and Controlled Inputs

A controlled input sets value={state} and updates on onChange. That keeps React as the source of truth for form data.

  • Prevent default on submit.
  • Validate before calling your API.
  • Disable the button while saving.

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