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The Document Object Model (DOM) in JavaScript is a programming interface that represents web documents as a tree of objects, enabling dynamic manipulation of content, structure, and style. It is crucial for updating content without page reloads, enhancing user interaction, and ensuring cross-platform compatibility. The DOM allows developers to access, modify, and respond to events on webpage elements in real-time.

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Javascript

The Document Object Model (DOM) in JavaScript is a programming interface that represents web documents as a tree of objects, enabling dynamic manipulation of content, structure, and style. It is crucial for updating content without page reloads, enhancing user interaction, and ensuring cross-platform compatibility. The DOM allows developers to access, modify, and respond to events on webpage elements in real-time.

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JAVASCRIPT

DOM (Document Object Model) In JavaScript, the DOM (Document Object


Model) is a programming interface for web documents. It represents the
structure of an HTML or XML document as a tree of objects, allowing you to
manipulate its content, structure, and style dynamically.

Why is DOM Required?


The DOM is essential because
Dynamic Content Updates: Without reloading the page, the DOM allows content updates
(e.g., form validation, AJAX responses).
User Interaction: It makes your webpage interactive (e.g., responding to button clicks, form
submissions).
Flexibility: Developers can add, modify, or remove elements and styles in real-time.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: It provides a standard way for scripts to interact with web
documents, ensuring browser compatibility.
How the DOM Works?
The DOM connects your webpage to JavaScript, allowing you to:
Access elements (like finding an <h1> tag).
Modify content (like changing the text of a <p> tag).
React to events (like a button click).
Create or remove elements dynamically.

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