Master Advanced XPath for XML Data Navigation

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Master Advanced XPath for XML Data Navigation

This course is part of Master XPath Querying for XML and Automation Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Construct advanced XPath expressions using predicates, operators, axes, and namespaces.
Design flexible relative XPath queries to navigate complex and dynamic XML structures.
Apply advanced XPath techniques confidently in real-world automation and data extraction scenarios.

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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.

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7 videos4 assignments

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

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Getting Started with Advanced XPath 10 minutes
Understanding Predicates Deeply 10 minutes
Operators in Absolute XPath 10 minutes
Graded-XPath Foundations & Core Mechanics 30 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

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

Advanced Predicate Scenarios 10 minutes
Absolute Path in Action 10 minutes
Handling Complex XML Structures 10 minutes
Graded-Mastering Absolute Paths with Real Examples 30 minutes

This module explores advanced XPath navigation techniques, including axes, namespaces, and relative paths, enabling flexible and robust traversal of complex XML hierarchies.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videos Total 106 minutes

Descendant Node 11 minutes
Self Nodes 12 minutes
Self Nodes Continue 12 minutes
Ancestor 9 minutes
Descendant 9 minutes
Namespace Nodes 13 minutes
Namespace Nodes Continue 8 minutes
Descendant-or-Self 10 minutes
Relative Path 9 minutes
Relative Path Continue 13 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Working with XPath Axes 10 minutes
Ancestor, Descendant & Namespace Nodes 10 minutes
Relative XPath for Flexible Navigation 10 minutes
Graded-Advanced XPath Axes, Namespaces & Relative Paths 30 minutes

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