XML DOM - The NamedNodeMap Object
The NamedNodeMap object represents an unordered list of nodes.
The NamedNodeMap object
The nodes in the NamedNodeMap can be accessed through their name.The NamedNodeMap keeps itself up-to-date. If an element is deleted or added, in the node list or the XML document, the list is automatically updated.
Note: In a named node map, the nodes are not returned in any particular order.
NamedNodeMap Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| length | Returns the number of nodes in the list |
NamedNodeMap Object Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| getNamedItem() | Returns the node with the specific name |
| getNamedItemNS() | Returns the node with the specific name and namespace |
| item() | Returns the node at the specified index |
| removeNamedItem() | Removes the node with the specific name |
| removeNamedItemNS() | Removes the node with the specific name and namespace |
| setNamedItem() | Sets the specified node (by name) |
| setNamedItemNS() | Sets the specified node (by name and namespace) |
