What are potential pitfalls of using the input type="reset" button in PHP forms?

Using the input type="reset" button in PHP forms can reset all the form fields to their default values, which can lead to user frustration if they accidentally click it. To prevent this, you can remove the reset button from the form or replace it with a custom button that clears specific fields or performs a different action. 

<form action="process_form.php" method="post">
    <label for="username">Username:</label>
    <input type="text" id="username" name="username"><br>
    
    <label for="password">Password:</label>
    <input type="password" id="password" name="password"><br>
    
    <input type="submit" value="Submit">
    <button type="button" onclick="clearForm()">Clear</button>
</form>

<script>
function clearForm() {
    document.getElementById("username").value = "";
    document.getElementById("password").value = "";
}
</script>

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