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What is Pagination?

Breaking large lists of data into smaller pages that load separately

Why It Matters

Pagination keeps pages loading fast by not loading thousands of items at once

Real-World Example

Showing 20 products per page with 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons

“Understanding terms like Pagination matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

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