Mastering JavaScript Fundamentals: Strip HTML Tags

Introduction

In this lab, we will explore fundamental concepts of JavaScript programming. Through a series of hands-on exercises, you will learn how to write basic syntax, manipulate variables, and utilize control flow structures. By the end of the lab, you will have a solid foundation in JavaScript programming and be ready to tackle more advanced topics.

Skills Graph

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How to Remove HTML/XML Tags from a String

To remove HTML/XML tags from a string, you can use a regular expression. Follow these steps:

Open the Terminal/SSH
Type node to start practicing coding
Use the following code:

const stripHTMLTags = (str) => str.replace(/<[^>]*>/g, "");

Test the function with the following example:

stripHTMLTags("<p><em>lorem</em> <strong>ipsum</strong></p>"); // 'lorem ipsum'

This will remove all HTML/XML tags from the input string and return the remaining text.

Summary

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Strip HTML Tags

Introduction

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How to Remove HTML/XML Tags from a String

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