Create a DOM document from string, without JQuery

Question

We\'re looking for ways to create a DOM document in javascript from a string, but without using Jquery. Is there a way to do so? [I would assume so, since J

Answer 1

The DOM element has the property innerHTML that allows to change completely its contents. So you can create a container and fill it with a new HTML content.

function createElementFromStr(htmlContent) {
  var wrapperElm = document.createElement("div");
  wrapperElm.innerHTML = htmlContent; // Ex: "
HTML string
"
  console.assert(wrapperElm.children.length == 1); //Only one child at first level.
  return wrapperElm.children[0];
}

* I know it is an old question, but i hope to help someone else.