Use specific attributes in your XPath to accurately target the desired sibling elements, ensuring precision in selection.
To select all following siblings of an element, use the `following-sibling::
` axis; this avoids unintentionally selecting unrelated nodes.
When you need only the immediately adjacent sibling, append `[1]` to your XPath, as in `following-sibling::
Ensure your XPath queries are context-aware to avoid selecting sibling elements from different parent nodes unintentionally.
Regularly update and verify the accuracy of your XPath selectors, especially when the structure of the HTML document changes.
Use comments or documentation to clarify the purpose of specific XPath selections, particularly when using complex sibling selection patterns.
Test XPath expressions in tools like browser developer consoles to confirm they select the intended elements before implementing them in your code.
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