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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Introducing JavaScript Where Does JavaScript Go?

Posted by Matthew Conrad
Matthew Conrad
28,069 Points

Should you include the type of script being used in the <script> tag?

Hi,

I'm new to JavaScript and was just wondering if it's best practice to include the type attribute of text/javascript in the <script> tag? For example,

<script type="text/javascript" src="script.js"></script>

Or does it even really matter?

1 Answer

Abraham Juliot
Abraham Juliot
47,353 Points
Abraham Juliot
Abraham Juliot
47,353 Points

It's not needed in HTML5

<!-- HTML4 and (x)HTML -->
<script type="text/javascript" src="javascript.js"></script>

<!-- HTML5 -->
<script src="javascript.js"></script>

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