return elements that match specified CSS selector(s)

How do you loop through elements returned by querySelectorAll()?

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  • In JavaScript, you can loop through elements returned by querySelectorAll() using several methods. The querySelectorAll() method returns a NodeList, which is a collection of DOM nodes. Here are a few common approaches to iterate through the elements:

    1. Using a for loop

    You can use a traditional for loop to iterate through the NodeList:

    const elements = document.querySelectorAll('selector'); // Replace 'selector' with your CSS selector

for (let i = 0; i < elements.length; i++) {
    console.log(elements[i]); // Do something with each element
}

    2. Using forEach() method

    Although NodeList does not have the forEach method in all browsers, it is supported in modern browsers. You can convert it to an array using Array.from() or the spread operator:

    Directly using forEach (modern browsers):

    const elements = document.querySelectorAll('selector');

elements.forEach((element) => {
    console.log(element); // Do something with each element
});

    Using Array.from():

    const elements = document.querySelectorAll('selector');

Array.from(elements).forEach((element) => {
    console.log(element); // Do something with each element
});

    Using the spread operator:

    const elements = document.querySelectorAll('selector');

[...elements].forEach((element) => {
    console.log(element); // Do something with each element
});

    3. Using the for...of loop

    The for...of loop works well with NodeList, allowing you to iterate directly over its items:

    const elements = document.querySelectorAll('selector');

for (const element of elements) {
    console.log(element); // Do something with each element
}

    Summary

    You can use any of the above methods based on your preference or compatibility requirements with browsers. The for...of loop and forEach methods are generally more concise and easier to read.

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