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=How does it work?=
Gecko uses the Document Object Model (DOM) which provides a set of interfaces (available for both C/C++ and JavaScript) implemented by the NGLayout content model allowing for the insertion, deletion and modification of HTML content. These interfaces can be accessed by programmers via the Cross Platform Component Object Model (XPCOM). XPCOM allows for the modularization of large projects into into smaller manageable pieces called components as well as for the creation of interfaces (IDL's via XPIDL).
Gecko uses the following subsystems to accomplish its objectives:
====Parsing====
The Gecko parser provides the first steps required for the browser to display web pages. Despite being optimized to parse HTML the parser use is not limited to this type of data. The parsing engine transforms a source document from one form into another. In the case of HTML, it transforms the hierarchy of HTML tags (the source form) into a form that the underlying layout and display engine requires (the target form).
====Rendering====
This portion is responsible for displaying "bits" on output devices. These include the standard graphical primitives such as lines, rects, bitmaps, text, etc.
====Layout====
The layout portion is comprised of a set of classes that implement the HTML layout semantics. In other words it translates what the tags mean so that the required actions can be performed to render them properly.
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