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Explain the difference between FormGroup.patchValue() and FormGroup.setValue().

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Compare partial versus full form model updates.

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setValue() updates the entire form group and throws an error if any controls are missing from the input object. patchValue() updates only the specified controls, ignoring missing ones, making it ideal for partial state updates.

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Form value mutations using patchValue and setValue
import { FormGroup, FormControl } from '@angular/forms';

const form = new FormGroup({
  first: new FormControl(''),
  last: new FormControl(''),
  city: new FormControl('')
});

form.setValue({
  first: 'John',
  last: 'Doe',
  city: 'London'
});

form.patchValue({
  first: 'Jane'
});
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