The AbstractNode class serves as the foundational base for all node types in UssElement. It provides a set of common functionalities and properties shared across more specialized node classes, such as ElementNode , TextNode , and others. This class mirrors the Node interface in the DOM API and offers an intuitive, method-based approach for node manipulation and traversal.

It is an abstract class, meaning it cannot be instantiated directly. Instead, it is designed to be extended by concrete implementations that define specific behavior.

Declaration

abstract class AbstractNode implements NodeInterface

Key Features

1. Inheritance
   All node types in UssElement extend from AbstractNode, ensuring a consistent interface and behavior across the library.

2. Node Manipulation
   Provides a framework for working with the document structure, such as traversing parent and child nodes, and performing operations like cloning or appending.

3. Inspired by Modern DOM Standards
   Aligns closely with the behavior of the Node interface in JavaScript, while simplifying and enhancing it for PHP developers.

Methods

• appendChild
• clearChildNodes
• cloneNode
• getChild
• getChildNodes
• getFirstChild
• getLastChild
• getNextSibling
• getNodeId
• getNodeName
• getNodeType
• getParentElement
• getParentElements
• getParentNode
• getParentNodes
• getPreviousSibling
• hasChild
• hasSibling
• insertAfter
• insertBefore
• insertChildAtPosition
• isVisible
• moveAfterSibling
• moveBeforeSibling
• moveToFirstSibling
• moveToLastSibling
• moveToSiblingPosition
• prependChild
• removeChild
• render
• replaceChild
• setVisible
• sortChildNodes
• toJson