FrontendHaltJavaScript·Intermediate·Conceptual·1 min read
What are the phases of DOM event propagation?
Short interview answer
The event travels from the root toward the target during capture, reaches the target, and—if it bubbles—travels back through ancestors. Listeners can register for capture; most application delegation uses bubbling.
Key takeaway
Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.