Phase 8 · React

Topics

Controlled Components

Part of the Frontend Developer Roadmap.

Summary

Form inputs whose value is driven entirely by React state (`value` + `onChange`), making React the 'single source of truth' for the input's value.

How to Learn This

  • 1Convert an uncontrolled input (using a ref) into a controlled one.
  • 2Notice how controlled inputs let you validate/transform input on every keystroke.
  • 3Learn when uncontrolled inputs (with refs) are actually the simpler choice.
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