What is the recommended way to handle user inputs in LWC?

The recommended way to handle user inputs in Lightning Web Components (LWC) is to leverage the lightning-input component. This component is designed specifically for Salesforce LWC and provides a set of features and capabilities that enhance user experience and maintain functionality.

Using lightning-input ensures that input validation is automatic, it handles accessibility features, and it adheres to Salesforce's design system, providing consistency across applications. The component abstracts many of the complexities associated with form elements, such as handling user input events and data binding. This allows developers to focus on building functionality without worrying about the underlying DOM manipulation or event management.

When using lightning-input, you can easily bind the input's value to a property using two-way data binding, which simplifies the process of capturing user input and reacting to changes. It improves the efficiency of your code while following best practices for LWC development.