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next-node

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The `next-node` package provides a lightweight utility function, `nextNode`, designed to retrieve the subsequent DOM Node Element relative to a given starting node. It includes an optional parameter to restrict the search within a specified container element. This package is currently stable at version `1.0.3`. Given its focused and simple functionality, it likely follows a maintenance release cadence, with updates primarily for bug fixes or minor enhancements rather than frequent new features. Its key differentiator is its minimal API and focused scope, aiming to solve the specific problem of navigating sibling nodes efficiently, optionally within a parent boundary, without the overhead of larger DOM manipulation libraries. It's suitable for scenarios requiring precise and controlled DOM traversal, particularly when fine-grained control over DOM element discovery is needed beyond standard DOM traversal methods like `nextElementSibling` or `children`.

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next-node

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glibc = Debian/Ubuntu slim · musl = Alpine Linux

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glibc

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

nextNode

✓ const nextNode = require('next-node');

✗ const { nextNode } = require('next-node');

The CommonJS module exports `nextNode` as its default; direct assignment from `require()` is the correct pattern, not destructuring.

nextNode

✓ import nextNode from 'next-node';

✗ import { nextNode } from 'next-node';

For ESM environments (e.g., with modern bundlers or Node.js ESM), the CommonJS default export maps to an ESM default import.

nextNode

✓ // nextNode is available globally after <script src="...next-node.min.js"></script>

When loaded directly in a browser via a `<script>` tag, `nextNode` is typically exposed as a global variable, making explicit `import` or `require` statements unnecessary.

Demonstrates `nextNode` usage for traversing DOM elements, including examples with and without container restrictions, and illustrates potential errors with invalid inputs. The HTML structure is simulated for a runnable example.

document.body.innerHTML = ` <div id="a1"> <div id="b1"></div> <div id="b2"></div> </div> <div id="c1"></div> <div id="d1"></div> `; // In a browser context, 'nextNode' might be globally available or require bundling. // For Node.js with JSDOM, you would typically `require` it. const nextNode = require('next-node'); const a1 = document.getElementById('a1'); const b1 = document.getElementById('b1'); const b2 = document.getElementById('b2'); const c1 = document.getElementById('c1'); const d1 = document.getElementById('d1'); console.log('nextNode(a1):', nextNode(a1).id); // Expected: 'b1' console.log('nextNode(b1):', nextNode(b1).id); // Expected: 'b2' console.log('nextNode(b2, a1):', nextNode(b2, a1)); // Expected: null (container specified, no next sibling in a1) console.log('nextNode(b2):', nextNode(b2).id); // Expected: 'c1' (container not specified, moves outside a1) console.log('nextNode(c1):', nextNode(c1).id); // Expected: 'd1' console.log('nextNode(d1):', nextNode(d1)); // Expected: null (no more elements) try { nextNode(null); // This will throw a TypeError } catch (e) { console.error('nextNode(null) error:', e.message); }

Debug

Known issues

gotchaThe `nextNode` function, when called without a `container` argument, will traverse the entire document tree to find the next element. If unintended, this can lead to unexpected results or performance issues on very large DOMs, as it will look for the next *element* not just the next sibling within the current parent.

fix

Always specify the `container` argument (`nextNode(node, container)`) if you intend to restrict traversal to a specific parent element.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaThis library is designed for browser DOM environments. While its `package.json` specifies Node.js engine compatibility, this primarily refers to its build/packaging. Its runtime usage explicitly manipulates DOM `Node` objects. Using it in a plain Node.js environment without a JSDOM-like setup will result in errors.

fix

Ensure `nextNode` is run in a browser context or a simulated DOM environment (e.g., JSDOM in Node.js) where `Node` objects are available.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaThe `node` argument *must* be a valid DOM `Node` element. Passing `null`, `undefined`, or a non-Node object will lead to runtime errors (e.g., `TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'nextElementSibling')`) when internal DOM properties are accessed.

fix

Always validate that the `node` passed to `nextNode` is a valid `Node` object before calling the function (e.g., `if (node instanceof Node) { nextNode(node); }`).

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (reading 'nextElementSibling')

Attempting to use `nextNode` in a non-browser environment, passing a non-DOM Node object (like `null` or `undefined`), or if the `node` itself does not exist.

fix

Ensure `nextNode` runs in a browser environment or a JSDOM instance in Node.js, and that the `node` argument is a valid, existing DOM Node element.

TypeError: nextNode is not a function

Incorrect CommonJS `require` or ESM `import` syntax, or the module was not correctly bundled/loaded.

fix

For CommonJS, use `const nextNode = require('next-node');`. For ESM, use `import nextNode from 'next-node';`. Verify module loading in your build setup.

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Version history

1.0.3latest on npm

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/lukeed/next-node ↗

packagehttps://www.npmjs.com/package/next-node ↗