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# [The reason we specify type="button" for button elements](https://apisurfer.com/the-reason-we-specify-typebutton-for-button-elements?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you didn't have experience with the web ~10 years or more ago it might be weird to use buttons on the web, especially when you don't want them to trigger form submits. You might have asked yourself: "Why do I need to specify button type to be a bu...

Aug 19, 2023 · 1 min read · apisurfer.com  
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