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JavaScript Introduction to Programming Basics Writing Your Program

Posted by Amadou Balde
Amadou Balde
73 Points

Is there another way to execute js files automatically from notepad without having to save it all the time?

After two days of trying to figure out how to connect my html and java files on the browser, I came to find out that even after I linked the two together; I always have to save each command from notepad than refresh the page in order for me to see the change. So, Is there another way to execute js files automatically from notepad without having to save it all the time?

2 Answers

Jeff Everhart
Jeff Everhart
21,732 Points
Jeff Everhart
Jeff Everhart
21,732 Points

You could always try something like CodePen or JS Fiddle. They let you edit HTML, JS, and CSS and render it in real time. Helps a lot when developing something simple, although I wouldn't recommend it for larger or more complex applications.

Amadou Balde
Amadou Balde
73 Points

Thanks!

Steve McKinney
Steve McKinney
29,274 Points
Steve McKinney
Steve McKinney
29,274 Points

I think livereload is one of the simpler ways to save having to refresh

Amadou Balde
Amadou Balde
73 Points

Thanks!