React Forms & Validation: Complete Guide

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Series Overview

Build production forms in React and Next.js: React Hook Form, Zod validation, useActionState, Server Actions, multi-step wizards, and debugging patterns.

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React Hook Form Multi-Step Tutorial: Zustand + Zod + Shadcn
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React Hook Form Multi-Step Tutorial: Zustand + Zod + Shadcn

Complete guide to building production-ready React multi-step forms with validation, state management, and conditional logic

Feb 6, 2025By Matija Žiberna
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How To Debug React Hook Form Errors: Use Simple useEffect
PART 12 of 7

How To Debug React Hook Form Errors: Use Simple useEffect

Encountering issues with React Hook Form not submitting? This guide walks you through debugging with useEffect, tracking errors, and fixing validation problems

Mar 18, 2025By Matija Žiberna
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The Invisible Form Bug: React 19 + React Hook Form's Hidden Compatibility Issue
PART 23 of 7

The Invisible Form Bug: React 19 + React Hook Form's Hidden Compatibility Issue

That toggle that worked perfectly in React 18 now does nothing when clicked? You're not alone—and the fix isn't in any migration guide.

Apr 15, 2025By Matija Žiberna
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Capture Signatures in React with React Signature Canvas
PART 34 of 7

Capture Signatures in React with React Signature Canvas

Build a reusable signature capture flow with validation and persistence using React Hook Form and Zustand.

Learn how to implement a legal signature capture flow in React using react-signature-canvas, including validation and data persistence strategies.

7 min readOct 30, 2025By Matija Žiberna
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My Approach to Building Forms with useActionState and Server Actions in Next.js 15
PART 45 of 7

My Approach to Building Forms with useActionState and Server Actions in Next.js 15

A practical pattern for leveraging useActionState and server actions for consistent form handling

Learn how to structure server actions and forms for consistent CRUD operations using React 19's useActionState hook, with reusable components and predictable state management.

7 min readAug 22, 2025By Matija Žiberna
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Next.js Contact Form: Zod, useActionState & Sonner
PART 56 of 7

Next.js Contact Form: Zod, useActionState & Sonner

Build a resilient Next.js contact form with Zod v4, reCAPTCHA, server actions and Sonner toast feedback.

Learn how to build a resilient Next.js contact form with Zod v4, useActionState, reCAPTCHA and Sonner toasts—complete validation, email flow, and clear user…

11 min readNov 10, 2025By Matija Žiberna
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How to Add reCAPTCHA v3 to Your Next.js 15.5 Contact Form Without Breaking Anything
PART 67 of 7

How to Add reCAPTCHA v3 to Your Next.js 15.5 Contact Form Without Breaking Anything

Implement invisible bot protection while preserving existing form functionality

Add enterprise-level reCAPTCHA v3 security to your Next.js contact forms without disrupting React Hook Form, internationalization, or existing validation patterns.

9 min readSep 27, 2025By Matija Žiberna

Topics Covered

React Hook FormZoduseActionStateServer Actionsform validationmulti-step formsNext.js forms