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JavaScript DOM Scripting By Example Adding and Removing Names Removing Names

Jess D'Souza
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Jess D'Souza
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Jess D'Souza
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Why not use the method ChildNode.remove() instead of using the method Node.removeChild() ?

Hi,

Just wanted to know if it is necessary to reference the parent child as depicted in the video.

Can't we just reference the li item as below and then remove the element completely? Is this an acceptable practice or is it not used due to certain limitations ? 

invited_list.addEventListener("click", (event) => {

  if (event.target.tagName.toLowerCase() === "button") {
    let list_item = event.target.parentNode;
    list_item.remove();
  }
})

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

The "remove" method doesn't have complete support on legacy browsers. But if that's not an issue for you, then it's functionally equivalent to "removeChild".