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There are 3 modules in this course
By completing this course, learners will be able to analyze XML document structures, construct advanced XPath expressions, apply predicates and operators for precise node filtering, navigate XML using axes and namespaces, and design flexible relative XPath queries for real-world scenarios.
This Advanced XPath course is designed for professionals who want to move beyond basic XPath usage and gain practical, job-ready expertise in querying complex XML documents. Learners will explore absolute and relative paths, advanced predicate logic, XPath operators, axes, namespaces, and real-world XML patterns through structured lessons and hands-on examples.
The course emphasizes practical understanding, showing how XPath behaves in dynamic XML structures commonly used in automation testing, web scraping, data extraction, and enterprise integrations. Each module builds progressively, reinforcing concepts with examples, practice quizzes, and graded assessments to ensure mastery.
What makes this course unique is its example-driven, assessment-focused approach—learners don’t just write XPath expressions; they understand why they work and when to use them. By the end of the course, learners will confidently design robust XPath expressions that adapt to changing XML structures, making them highly effective in real-world technical roles.
This module introduces the foundational concepts of advanced XPath, focusing on absolute paths, predicates, and operators to enable precise navigation and querying of XML documents.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 59 minutes
Introduction to Xpath Advance•2 minutes
Absolute Path•9 minutes
Predicate•6 minutes
Predicate Continue•10 minutes
Using Operators in Absolute XPath•13 minutes
Advanced XPath Operators with XML Templates•7 minutes
XPath Operators with Multiple XML Nodes•12 minutes
This module focuses on applying absolute XPath expressions in real-world XML scenarios, emphasizing advanced predicates, conditional paths, and handling repeating elements effectively.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 59 minutes
Predicate More Examples•8 minutes
Predicate More Examples Continue•7 minutes
XPath Absolute Path Examples Basics•12 minutes
XPath Absolute Path with Conditions•12 minutes
XPath Node Selection Examples•8 minutes
XPath with Repeating XML Elements•13 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded-Mastering Absolute Paths with Real Examples•30 minutes
Advanced Predicate Scenarios•10 minutes
Absolute Path in Action•10 minutes
Handling Complex XML Structures•10 minutes
Advanced XPath Axes, Namespaces & Relative Paths
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores advanced XPath navigation techniques, including axes, namespaces, and relative paths, enabling flexible and robust traversal of complex XML hierarchies.
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