The DOM

Learning Competencies

By the end of this primer, you should be familiar with and able to:

  • Explain what the DOM is and how it relates to CSS and HTML

Summary

The Document Object Model, generally abbreviated to DOM, is the way through which JavaScript interacts with content within a website. You'll be asked to research and reflect on the DOM in this primer.

There are six blocks in this primer, complete the readings in sequential order and stick to the timebox suggestions.

Time Box

ActivityTime
Intro to the DOM30 minutes
Accessing HTML elements30 minutes
What to do with HTML elements30 minutes
Events30 minutes
Form Submission30 minutes
Research1 hour

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