XPath by Rory

XPath Selecting Nodes

XPath uses path expressions to select nodes in an XML document. The node is selected by following a path or steps.

Expression Description
nodename Selects all nodes with the name "nodename"
/ Selects from the root node
// Selects nodes in the document from the current node that match the selection no matter where they are
. Selects the current node
.. Selects the parent of the current node
@ Selects attributes

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