removedNodes

RemovedNodes is a method that is used in document object models (DOMs) to add event listeners for the removal of nodes from the DOM. The method was introduced in the DOM Level 3 Events specification and is supported by most modern web browsers.

When a node is removed from the DOM, the removedNodes method is triggered, and the event handler associated with the method is called. The event handler receives a list of nodes that have been removed from the DOM as an argument. This list is a snapshot of the removed nodes at the time the event was fired, and it includes all ancestors (if any) of the removed nodes.

The use case for removedNodes is often found in web applications that dynamically add, remove, and manipulate DOM elements in response to user interactions or other events. In these applications, it can be useful to keep track of nodes as they are added or removed to maintain a history of changes or to take specific actions in response to these changes.

The event handler for the removedNodes method can be attached to the Document object using the addEventListener method, which allows developers to listen for node removal events on the entire document. Alternatively, the event handler can be attached to individual nodes to listen for removal events that affect only those nodes.

By providing a way to detect and respond to node removals, the removedNodes method helps web developers create dynamic and responsive user interfaces that smoothly adapt to changes in the DOM.