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What does "DOM" mean in programming?
DOM 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
Document Object Model. A tree representation of an HTML page that the browser creates when it parses HTML. JavaScript can read and modify the DOM to change what the user sees without reloading the page.
Example
"The framework updates the DOM automatically when the component's state changes."
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