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What is the purpose of the <picture> tag?

Short answer: <picture> allows serving different image versions depending on device, screen size, or media type.

Example code

<picture> <source srcset="photo-large.jpg" media="(min-width: 800px)"> <source srcset="photo-small.jpg" media="(max-width: 799px)"> <img src="photo-default.jpg" alt="Beautiful landscape"> </picture> Key Takeaway: Use <picture> for art direction — showing different images per device or context.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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  3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.
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