Introducing input components and form controls

Before getting into the main content of this chapter, let’s set the stage with an overview of input components and form controls. Angular provides two ways to handle user inputs through forms: template-driven and reactive forms. Both methods have their unique strengths, and choosing between them depends on the specific needs of your application.

Let’s have a look at a simple Angular form:

Figure 5.1 – Angular sample form

We will use both approaches to recreate this form.

Template-driven forms

Template-driven forms define controls directly within the DOM and then link them back to the underlying model. They shine in their simplicity, making them a go-to choice for straightforward use cases. For instance, when dealing with a form that has a small number of fields and uncomplicated validation rules, template-driven forms offer a rapid and effortless approach to implementing form...