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Jose Linares
5,062 PointsHow many javascript files can a website have ?
I was just wondering, how many javascript files can a website have? Do I have to put all my code in a single file, or can I have a different .js file for each page on my website ?
3 Answers
jason chan
31,009 Pointsyou will later learn gulp it will combine all of the js files into one. plus minify. Learn gulp.
malkio kusanagi
12,336 PointsHey man, you are free to separate javascript files, but you need to consider that every
<script src="my_javascript.js"></script>
<script src="my_javascript_2.js"></script>
<script src="my_javascript_3.js"></script>
<script src="my_javascript_4.js"></script>
is equivalent to a new HTTP call, means it could affect the page load speed
You can also take a look at javascript task runner grunt to compile your separated javascript files into one script file.
Jose Linares
5,062 Pointsyeah but what if I have a page that needs some javascript and another one that does not need it?
malkio kusanagi
12,336 PointsIf you have javascript codes that only needs to run on specific pages, then there is no reason including it on other pages. While you need to keep general javascript codes into one file to avoid repeating the same codes on you other external js files
Jose Linares
5,062 PointsOK thank you both, I'll look into Gulp next Jason Chan. Thanks
jason chan
31,009 PointsNo problemo bro. goodluck.