If you are new to fishing ...the term braid that is banded about actually can mean two things.
1 Braid as a main line for the reasons already given and
2 Braid specifically marketed for hook lengths a totally different thing.
You shouldn't use main line braid for hooklinks as it will cut and damage fish mouths.
Some time ago on here KRYSTON took the trouble to explain how their hooklink braids had been tried and tested and did not damage mouths.
Some clever ****y may be able to put a link on here please??