Why can't we use ref for initialValues in the useForm composable?

[Us3r-gitHub]

According to the documentation, it says initialValues?: MaybeRef<Record<string, any>>. When using ref as shown in the screenshot, it results in a TypeScript error.

Is this discussion related?

[logaretm]

Because it brings with it a set of expectations, like what happens when that ref changes? We can update the values then, but what if the user already interacted with the form and changed the values?

So in order to avoid introducing foot guns and satisfying one use-case over the other, it is recommended that you be explicit and use resetForm when you want the changes to reflect.

[Us3r-gitHub]

Thanks for the quick response!

Should we avoid using reactive as well, or is it an acceptable solution in this case? I've tried using reactive, and it didn't result in a TypeScript error.

[logaretm]

You can use it if you want to. But it won't react to it when it changes.