React Hook Form

When to Use

• Forms with 3+ fields or non-trivial validation logic
• Dynamic or conditional fields that appear/disappear based on user input
• Multi-step wizards where state persists across steps
• Field arrays (add/remove/reorder rows dynamically)
• Any form integrated with Zod schema validation

When NOT to use:

• Single input (search bar, toggle) — useState is simpler and sufficient
• Forms fully managed by a UI library that has its own form state (e.g., Ant Design Form)
• Server-only form handling (Next.js Server Actions with no client-side validation)

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