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Posted by Calvin Castillo
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Calvin Castillo
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 2,494 Points

Is learning DOM necessary for front end web development?

Is it a requirement?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points

The Document Object Model (DOM) defines the logical structure of HTML documents and the way a document is accessed and manipulated. So learning the DOM is an essential part of learning front end web development, particularly in regards to any kind if dynamic operations (as done with JavaScript).