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What does "browser" mean in programming?
browser is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A software application (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) that retrieves, renders, and displays web pages. Developers target specific browser versions when writing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, since APIs and behaviour can differ across browsers.
Example
"The animation worked in Chrome but broke in Safari, so we needed a browser-specific fix."
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