C H A P T E R 25
The DOM in Context
In this part of the book, you will explore the Document Object Model (the DOM). You can achieve some complex effects using the elements and CSS properties I have shown you so far, but if you want to get total control of your HTML, you need to use JavaScript. The DOM is the connection between JavaScript and the contents of your HTML document. Using the DOM, you can add, remove, and manipulate elements. You can respond to user interaction using events and you can take complete control of CSS.
From this point on, you are at the programming end of HTML5. Until now, you've created content using element and CSS declarations, but it is time to put on your programmer hat and start using JavaScript. Chapter 5 gives ...
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