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The term DOM scripting refers to programmatically accessing the Document Object Model (DOM). In common usage, DOM scripting implies JavaScript. DOM scripting has its roots in Dynamic HTML (DHTML), but is more structured. It is the third pillar in the web standards movement.

DHTML vs. DOM scripting

Traditional DHTML:

Uses a scripting language and valid markup (HTML/XHTML/XML/etc.)
May be browser-specific
May require code forking
Is web only
Was used with non-standardized markup

DOM scripting:

Uses a scripting language and valid markup (HTML/XHTML/XML/etc.)
Can be used with any programming/scripting language
Aims to be browser independent, is browser independent among standards-compliant browsers
Is web only
May degrade gracefully

External links

WaSP DOM Scripting Task Force

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