Ensuring Web Security: Safe Alternatives to innerHTML

What are some safer alternatives to innerHTML? Here are a few I already knew.

1. textContent: By utilizing the textContent property, developers can set or retrieve text content without the risk of executing embedded HTML or script tags. This straightforward approach ensures a secure way of handling text updates in the DOM.

2. createElement and appendChild: The combination of createElement and appendChild allows for the creation of new elements in a controlled manner. This method ensures that only specific elements are added to the document, reducing the likelihood of unintended code execution.

3. innerText: Similar to textContent, the innerText property provides a secure way to update text content while considering styling and visibility. Developers can rely on this property to maintain the intended appearance of their web pages.

4. createTextNode: For dynamic text content, using createTextNode helps create a secure text node that can be safely appended to an element. This method is particularly useful when dealing with ever-changing text in a web application.

5. DOM manipulation libraries: Leveraging established libraries such as jQuery, React, or Vue.js can provide developers with high-level, secure abstractions for updating the DOM. These libraries often implement best practices, shielding developers from direct DOM manipulation pitfalls.

Today I just learned another one: setHTML. I don't know this one well yet. But it's exciting to know that there is a way to sanitize html code.