Angular Reactive Forms Patterns v14+

Purpose

Use this skill for reactive forms in Angular 14+ projects where typed forms are available.

This version-specific variant makes typed forms the default assumption and keeps the guidance aligned with the first Angular release where typed reactive forms became part of the mainstream enterprise baseline.

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• the project is Angular 14 or newer
• typed reactive forms are expected
• a forms refactor needs version-specific guidance
• the team needs a 14+ baseline for form architecture

Do

Prefer typed controls and typed form groups.

Keep DTO mapping separate from the form model.

Use form state and validation as a workflow contract.

Do Not

Avoid untyped reactive forms when typed forms are available and the project can adopt them.

Avoid version-agnostic recommendations that ignore Angular 14+ capabilities.

Review Checklist

• Angular version is 14 or newer.
• Typed forms are used where appropriate.
• Validation remains testable.
• Mapping is separate from form state.

Expected Output

1. Confirm typed forms are available.
2. Recommend typed reactive form patterns.
3. Keep mapping and validation explicit.
4. Flag old untyped patterns when they are avoidable.
5. Produce version-aware form guidance.