State the term DOM and how does this relate to XML

Question

State the term DOM and how does this relate to XML?

Answer 1

The Document Object Model (DOM) is interface specifications maintain by the W3C DOM Workgroup which defines an application independent mechanism to parse, access or update XML data. In simple terms this is a hierarchical model which allows developers to manipulate XML documents simply. Any developer which has worked extensively along with XML should be capable to discuss the concept and use of DOM objects freely. As well, it is reasonable to expect advanced candidates to thoroughly understand internal workings of it and be able to describe how DOM differs from an event-based interface as SAX.