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Lesson 13: React Forms
Forms are the backbone of user interaction in web applications. Lesson 13 dives deep into handling forms in React, providing you with the knowledge to create interactive and user-friendly interfaces.
Key Takeaways:
Controlled vs. Uncontrolled Components:
Understand the difference between controlled and uncontrolled components when working with form elements.
Controlled Components:
Components where React controls the form elements' state.
```jsx
class ControlledForm extends React.Component {
constructor(props) {
super(props);
this.state = { value: '' };
}
handleChange = (event) => {
this.setState({ value: event.target.value });
}
render() {
return (
<input type="text" value={this.state.value} onChange={this.handleChange} />
);
}
}
```
Uncontrolled Components:
Components where the form elements' state is managed by the DOM.
```jsx
function UncontrolledForm() {
const inputRef = React.createRef();
const handleSubmit = () => {
alert('Input Value: ' + inputRef.current.value);
};
return (
<>
<input type="text" ref={inputRef} />
<button onClick={handleSubmit}>Submit</button>
</>
);
}
```
- Form Submission:
Learn how to handle form submission in React and prevent the default behavior.
```jsx
class SubmissionForm extends React.Component {
handleSubmit = (event) => {
event.preventDefault();
// Process form data
}
render() {
return (
<form onSubmit={this.handleSubmit}>
{/* Form fields */}
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>
);
}
}
```
Lesson 14: React Form with Multiple Form Fields
Building upon Lesson 13, Lesson 14 explores handling forms with multiple input fields. Managing complex forms efficiently is crucial for creating seamless user experiences.
Advanced Form Handling:
- State Management:
Explore techniques for managing the state of multiple form fields.
```jsx
class MultiFieldForm extends React.Component {
constructor(props) {
super(props);
this.state = {
username: '',
email: '',
password: '',
};
}
handleChange = (event) => {
this.setState({ [event.target.name]: event.target.value });
}
render() {
return (
<form>
<input type="text" name="username" value={this.state.username} onChange={this.handleChange} />
<input type="email" name="email" value={this.state.email} onChange={this.handleChange} />
<input type="password" name="password" value={this.state.password} onChange={this.handleChange} />
</form>
);
}
}
```
- Form Validation:
Implement form validation to ensure data integrity and user-friendly error handling.
```jsx
class ValidationForm extends React.Component {
constructor(props) {
super(props);
this.state = {
email: '',
isValid: true,
};
}
handleChange = (event) => {
// Validate email format
const isValid = /\S+@\S+\.\S+/.test(event.target.value);
this.setState({ email: event.target.value, isValid });
}
render() {
return (
<form>
<input type="email" value={this.state.email} onChange={this.handleChange} />
{this.state.isValid ? null : <span style=>Invalid email format</span>}
</form>
);
}
}
```
Lesson 15: React Form using Libraries
Lesson 15 introduces the use of libraries to streamline form development in React. Leveraging third-party libraries can significantly enhance productivity and maintainability.
Popular Form Libraries:
- Formik:
A powerful library for building forms in React, Formik simplifies form handling, validation, and submission.
```jsx
import { Formik, Form, Field, ErrorMessage } from 'formik';
const MyForm = () => (
<Formik
initialValues=
onSubmit={(values) => {
// Handle form submission
}}
>
<Form>
<Field type="text" name="username" />
<ErrorMessage name="username" component="div" />
<Field type="email" name="email" />
<ErrorMessage name="email" component="div" />
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</Form>
</Formik>
);
```
- React Hook Form:
A minimalistic library that focuses on providing a great developer experience with React hooks.
```jsx
import { useForm } from 'react-hook-form';
const MyForm = () => {
const { register, handleSubmit, errors } = useForm();
const onSubmit = (data) => {
// Handle form submission
};
return (
<form onSubmit={handleSubmit(onSubmit)}>
<input name="username" ref={register({ required: true })} />
{errors.username && <span>This field is required</span>}
<input name="email" ref={register({ required: true, pattern: /^\S+@\S+$/i })} />
{errors.email && <span>Invalid email format</span>}
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>
);
};
```
Benefits of Using Libraries:
Code Reusability:
Libraries provide reusable components and utilities, reducing the amount of boilerplate code.
Community Support:
Benefit from community-driven solutions, updates, and bug fixes when using popular form libraries.
Lesson 16: React Routing
Lesson 16 explores React Routing, a crucial aspect of building single-page applications. Efficient navigation is essential for creating a seamless user experience.
Getting Started with React Router:
- Installation:
Install React Router in your project.
```
npm install react-router-dom
```
- Basic Usage:
Set up routes using `BrowserRouter` and `Route` components.
```jsx
import { BrowserRouter as Router, Route, Switch } from 'react-router-dom';
const App = () => (
<Router>
<Switch>
<Route exact path="/" component={Home} />
<Route path="/about" component={About} />
<Route path="/contact" component={Contact} />
</Switch>
</Router>
);
```
Advanced Routing Concepts:
- Nested Routes:
Nest routes to create complex navigation structures.
```jsx
const App = () => (
<Router>
<Switch>
<Route exact path="/" component={Home} />
<Route path="/products" component={Products} />
<Route path="/products/:id" component={ProductDetails} />
</Switch>
</Router>
);
```
- Programmatic Navigation:
Use the `history` object or `useHistory` hook for programmatic navigation.