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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