Gist 9fb99c7b3cce96b453fe3224c8369ed3

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Gist 9fb99c7b3cce96b453fe3224c8369ed3

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Created on Mar 17, 2018

This example demonstrates how D3.js handles data joins by removing obsolete elements. Using the `circles.exit().remove()` pattern, it shows old circles being eliminated from the visualization when new data replaces the previous dataset. The code relies on D3’s selection and data-binding APIs, specifically the `exit()` method, to identify and delete DOM nodes that no longer have corresponding data points. The scene updates dynamically, with exiting circles disappearing as the visualization transitions to reflect the current data state. The approach highlights D3’s declarative update cycle for maintaining visual consistency.

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