As a JavaScript developer, understanding the DOM is like having a superpower for creating web applications.
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The Document Object Model (DOM) is a programming interface for HTML documents. It provides a way to access and manipulate the content, structure, and style of a web page using JavaScript.
I'll show you how to use the DOM to manipulate HTML elements using examples.
I'll show you how to use the DOM to manipulate HTML elements using examples.
1. Accessing Elements
To access an element in the DOM, we can use several methods, such as `getElementById()`, `getElementsByClassName()`, and `querySelector()`. Here's an example of how to access an element by its ID.
To access an element in the DOM, we can use several methods, such as `getElementById()`, `getElementsByClassName()`, and `querySelector()`. Here's an example of how to access an element by its ID.
In this example, we first access the `<h1>` element with the `id` of `my-heading` using the `getElementById()` method. We then change the text content of the element using the `textContent` property.
2. Changing Elements
To change an element's content or attributes, we can use various properties and methods, such as `textContent`, `innerHTML`, and `setAttribute()`. Here's an example of how to change an element's text content.
To change an element's content or attributes, we can use various properties and methods, such as `textContent`, `innerHTML`, and `setAttribute()`. Here's an example of how to change an element's text content.
In this example, we first access the `<p>` element with the `id` of `my-paragraph` using the `getElementById()` method. We then change the text content of the element using the `textContent` property.
3. Creating Elements
To create a new element in the DOM, we can use the `createElement()` method. Here's an example of how to create a new paragraph element and add it to the DOM.
To create a new element in the DOM, we can use the `createElement()` method. Here's an example of how to create a new paragraph element and add it to the DOM.
In this example, we first create a new button element and a `<div>` element that contains an existing paragraph element. We then use the `addEventListener()` method to attach a function to the button's `click` event.
The function creates a new paragraph element using the `createElement()` method and sets its text content using the `textContent` property. Finally, it appends the new paragraph element to the existing `<div>` element using the `appendChild()` method.
Conclusion 💡
The DOM is a powerful tool for manipulating HTML documents with JavaScript. Whether you need to access, change, or create elements.
The DOM is a powerful tool for manipulating HTML documents with JavaScript. Whether you need to access, change, or create elements.
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