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# [Difference between controlled and uncontrolled components in React.js](https://blog.itsahmadawais.com/difference-between-controlled-and-uncontrolled-components-in-reactjs?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When working with forms in React.js, developers often encounter the terms "controlled components" and "uncontrolled components." These concepts represent two distinct approaches to managing form elements and their states within a React application. I...

Dec 8, 2023 · 2 min read · blog.itsahmadawais.com  
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