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Subject: Re: Ground Up Python/Xpath lessons
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mikemixonrei@gmail.com writes:

> I need a tutorial or lesson on Xpath syntax from the ground up.  I am totally confused on how to assemble an Xpath.  All the //a[wizardmojo]::stuffgoeshere is confusing as hell

"XPath" is a public standard. You can find its specification
at "http://www.w3.org/TR/xpath/". In my view, it is very well written;
you find there all relevant details. Of course, it is not a tutorial:
the information is very concise and assumes, that the reader copes
well with abstract descriptions.