How does the browser handle malformed HTML?

Short answer: Browsers are forgiving — they use an HTML parser that tries to fix mistakes automatically. For example, missing closing tags are inferred. Example: <p>This is valid Follow me on LinkedIn: <p>This is auto-closed by browser</p> Key Takeaway: Browsers recover from errors, but writing valid HTML ensures consistent rendering.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.