DOM usage in REACT
React uses the DOM (Document Object Model) model to render and update the user interface of a web application. However, instead of directly manipulating the DOM, React uses a virtual DOM.
The virtual DOM is a lightweight representa...

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React uses a virtual DOM to render and update the user interface, minimizing the number of updates required. Commonly used DOM methods in React include ReactDOM.render, setState, createRef, and more. React is fast due to its use of a virtual DOM and the ability to write reusable components.

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