The diffing algorithm works under the assumption that components are immutable — meaning that React assumes components don’t change over time but re-render with new data.
It uses heuristics to optimize the process of determining what parts of the DOM need to be updated.
React's diffing algorithm achieves efficient updates through element reuse, key props, and children diffing.
By comparing the new virtual DOM to the old one, React can minimize DOM manipulations and provide a fast user experience.