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Selecting elements from the DOM is quite an easy affair these days. We simply use the element methods, put in a selector, and we’re done. However, the technology that operates this selection process is actually quite complex. In fact, it’s interesting enough that it warrants our attention for the next few pages.
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Obcena, M.J. (2010). Selector Engines. In: Pro JavaScript with MooTools. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-3055-7_9
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