Applying the Visitor Pattern to the DOM API

Document Type

Project

Authors

Daniel Williams, Grand Valley State University

Advisors

Dr. D. Robert Adams, adams@cis.gvsu.edu

Embargo Period

8-18-2010

Abstract

Applying the Visitor Pattern to the DOM API. Abstract: It is well known that traversing the XML DOM is a sometimes difficult and often tedious task, executing code based on data retrieved from the DOM is even more complex. In this project I will attempt to abstract much of the logic for this repetitive task. The implementation of patterns is a technique that is often used to help simplify and intellectually manage projects; the Visitor pattern seemed the most appropriate and useful to help solve this problem. Reflection also plays a key roll, and is used to determine the executed code based on the DOM node values at runtime.

ScholarWorks Citation

Williams, Daniel, "Applying the Visitor Pattern to the DOM API" (2004). Technical Library. 109.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cistechlib/109