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What is the difference between Template-driven and Reactive forms?

The main difference is where the form's state is managed and how you work with it.

Template-driven forms:

  • Managed through HTML markup and directives (ngModel, ngForm).
  • Angular creates the form structure under the hood.
  • Less TypeScript code, but harder to scale.
  • Suited to simple cases (registration, feedback forms).

Reactive forms:

  • Fully controlled from TypeScript (FormGroup, FormControl, FormBuilder).
  • Give precise control over every field and validator.
  • Easier to test, change dynamically, and track changes.
  • Used in complex, dynamic forms (settings, filters, admin panels).

In two words: template-driven is declarative and simple, reactive is programmatic and precise.

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