Cloning elements

The CloneNode method in the DOM allows for cloning elements. It can create a copy of an element with the choice to include or exclude child elements. A deep copy includes all child elements and their attributes, while a shallow copy only includes the element itself and its attributes. Understanding the difference between deep and shallow copies is crucial when cloning elements in the DOM. This section covers cloning elements in the DOM using the CloneNode method. CloneNode. This method creates a copy of an element with the option to include or exclude child elements. When the argument is true, it performs a deep copy, which means it includes all child elements and their attributes. When the argument is false, it performs a shallow copy, which means it only includes the element itself and its attributes. Understanding the distinction between deep and shallow copies is important when cloning elements in the DOM, as it determines whether child elements are included in the cloned element or not.