This course offers a comprehensive and practical exploration of the XML Document Object Model (DOM), guiding learners from foundational understanding to advanced manipulation techniques. Through real-world examples, interactive lessons, and targeted assessments, learners will identify, interpret, modify, and apply core and advanced DOM methods for working with XML documents.
XML Practical - Document Object Model
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5 hours to complete
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July 2025
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10 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the foundational concepts of the Document Object Model (DOM) as applied to XML. It covers how XML documents are structured, how the DOM provides programmatic access to those structures, and how to interact with XML nodes using key properties and methods. Learners will explore node relationships, script execution behavior, and the internal representation of data in XML documents through practical examples and targeted demonstrations.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on hands-on manipulation of the XML Document Object Model (DOM), emphasizing how to create, clone, navigate, and modify nodes. Learners explore practical examples that demonstrate key operations such as node cloning, traversing parent-child relationships, and replacing or removing elements. By engaging with real-world XML structures, learners will build confidence in DOM operations necessary for dynamic XML handling.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
This module focuses on the advanced usage of the XML DOM by exploring real-world examples involving attribute handling, node analysis, and full document traversal. Learners will gain experience in reading and modifying attribute nodes, accessing node metadata, and applying advanced methods such as normalization and comment node manipulation. The module wraps up with a series of complex DOM workflows that prepare learners for practical implementation in dynamic XML environments.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
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