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Why did Figma choose to bypass the HTML DOM and render directly to WebGL via WebAssembly?
A
Because Google Chrome deprecated the <div> tag
B
Because managing 100,000+ vector shapes as DOM nodes triggers expensive browser layout reflows that destroy 60fps rendering
C
Because WebGL does not require an internet connection
D
Because WebAssembly cannot interact with HTML elements
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