Chapter 14The Document Object Model (Continued)

In the previous chapter we introduced you to the Document Object Model and examined the most important and widely used objects in that model. We also looked at some simple applications of those objects and their properties and methods. In this chapter we will take a closer look at the DOM and practical applications of it.

The power of the the Document Object Model stems from its position as a standard of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which is responsible for most of the standards on the web. This position ensures that most browsers and platforms will support it eventually. The development of the DOM aligns with the trend to provide more interactive content on the web. The only way to provide ...

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