Controlled vs Uncontrolled Inputs (Intro)
Understand the difference between controlled inputs (value bound to state) and uncontrolled inputs (DOM manages value).
Overview
Goal: Compare controlled vs uncontrolled inputs. Controlled use React state as the source of truth; uncontrolled leave it to the DOM.
Controlled inputs
Controlled inputs: the value is tied to state, updated onChange. React always knows the latest value.
All lessons in this course
- useState Basics & Correct Updates
- Event Handling: onClick & onChange
- Controlled vs Uncontrolled Inputs (Intro)