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

Teacher Russell
Teacher Russell
16,873 Points
Posted by Teacher Russell
Teacher Russell
16,873 Points

Can't link to the JS file

I don't want to use workspace, because I find it impractical in some ways, and I want to be sure I can actually do these things in reality, which I can't. I have the script.js file, and I have the html saved as text and html files. The html runs, but it isn't linking to the js file, so I don't get the "back for more" message. How can I learn to link js to html for real? I won't be using workspace when I'm designing a web page. How do I get this to work in real life?

Xayaseth Boudsady
Xayaseth Boudsady
21,951 Points

What I do is download the "Project Files", then I open them up in Microsoft: Visual Studio Code. Then I all all my index.html files on a Chrome Browser. I have the Editor and browser side-by-side. This is a faster process for me than using Workspace, plus I can open up the developer tool and look at the console to see where the error in my code is taking place.

2 Answers

stjarnan
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stjarnan
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stjarnan
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stjarnan
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I always use my own text editor myself, so using your own is ok, it all comes down to personal preference :)

Let us know what you need help with and what's confusing you and we will try to help you get untangled! Most people get confused in the beginning, being overwhelmed is also a normal feeling when starting out. You can do this!

Jonas

miikis
miikis
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miikis
miikis
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Hi Russell,

It's okay, brother-man; don't quit before you get started! Everything is difficult in the beginning. Just stick it out ;)

I noticed you said you have the HTML saved as html and text files. If I'm interpreting that correctly, and you do indeed have two different type of files housing your HTML — a .html and a .txt file — then there's no need for that; you just need a file that ends in .html.

Also, like stjarnan hinted, your HTML file only knows about your JavaScript file if you include the file's path-name inside a <script/> tag. You'll want to make sure you get that file's path-name correct; it won't work if there's a typo.

If that doesn't help, feel free to post your code. If you post the contents of your HTML, and tell us the structure of the directory that it's in, we'll solve this problem for ya real quick.