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What is the Intersection Observer API?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
An API to detect when an element enters or leaves the browser viewport.
Deep explanation
This is significantly more performant than listening to 'scroll' events, as it is handled by the browser asynchronously. It allows you to trigger actions only when an element becomes visible.
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