XML Document Object Model (DOM)

The XML Document Object Model (DOM) is a way to represent XML documents in a structured format that computers can easily understand and manipulate. Think of it as a tree where each element of the XML file is a branch or leaf. This structure allows programmers to access, modify, or delete any part of the document programmatically. The DOM makes it easier to navigate through the data, ensuring that applications can read and write to XML files efficiently, without needing to start from scratch each time. This is essential for web development, data storage, and information sharing.