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Difference between host elements and component elements?

Mid Angular
Quick Answer Host element is the DOM element matching a component's or directive's selector. Component element refers to the element the component is applied to. For , the div tag in the parent template is the host element. The component's template content is rendered inside the host element. Host bindings modify the host element itself. Shadow DOM encapsulates styles within the host element boundary.

Answer

Host element is where the component attaches.
Component elements are internal template nodes.
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