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Declarativ is a term used in various fields, most notably in programming and user interface design. In programming, a declarative approach focuses on describing what the desired outcome is, rather than explicitly detailing the steps to achieve it. This contrasts with an imperative approach, which specifies the exact sequence of commands. For example, in SQL, you declare the data you want to retrieve, and the database management system figures out how to fetch it. Similarly, in declarative UI frameworks like React or SwiftUI, developers describe the structure and state of the user interface, and the framework handles the updates and rendering.

The core principle of declarativ is abstraction. By focusing on the "what" rather than the "how," developers can often write more concise, readable, and maintainable code. This can also lead to optimizations by the underlying system, as it has more freedom to choose the most efficient execution path. Declarative patterns can also be found in configuration files, where systems are described rather than programmed. The benefits include reduced complexity and improved robustness, as the system is responsible for managing the details of execution and state management.