Let's talk about MutationObserver

zain ul abdin - Sep 6 - - Dev Community

MutationObserver is a hidden gem in JavaScript that can make your web app super responsive.

It lets you watch for changes in the DOM—like when elements are added, removed, or modified—and react instantly. Perfect for dynamic UIs and real-time updates!

Here’s how it works:

const targetNode = document.getElementById('app'); // Element to observe

const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => {
  mutations.forEach(mutation => {
    if (mutation.type === 'childList') {
      console.log('A child node was added or removed.');
    }
  });
});

observer.observe(targetNode, { childList: true, subtree: true });

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With MutationObserver, you can create highly interactive components that respond to changes efficiently without relying on heavy frameworks.


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