How do i fully remove an app from my macbook pro?

I understand you can drag the app to the trash..but that doesnt fully remove all its components into the trash. How do i fully remove it???

Some apps leave other files behind and some are all self contained in the Applications folder. If there are files outside the Applications folder than the app should of come with an uninstaller or on the Software Vendor's Website in which they may have instructions on how to uninstall it. If you're talking about a programming app or an app that makes files like i.e. the Documents folder or the VIdeos folder than those are meant to be there because they have your personal data in them. If you don't mind me asking what app(s) are you having trouble removing?
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