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HTML

Semantic HTML

Using elements that describe meaning - nav, main, article, header - rather than generic divs.

Why interviewers ask about it

Lead with accessibility, which is concrete and testable, rather than vague SEO benefit.

Related terms

ARIA

Attributes supplying accessibility semantics where native HTML cannot.

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