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Josh Lipton
13,255 PointsWhat is wrong with naming the .js file script.js?
I got thrown for a loop (newb pun intended) because I downloaded the project files video02 to work on this with. I couldn't get the random number to work until I changed the .js file from script.js to scripts.js. I was curious why this was and also wanted to point it out in case others are having the same issue.
2 Answers
Julian Aramburu
11,368 PointsHi Josh! Maybe it was because your script tag in your index file was targeting "scripts.js" instead of "script.js".
Josh Lipton
13,255 PointsSo, I figured out the issue.
In my webhostingforstudents.com hosting, the default caching is static cache enabled.
I went to cPanel > Advanced > SuperCacher > Level 1 Static Cache, and turned off the manage super cacher.
I think what was happening was that my .js file changes weren't getting pushed to the browser. My original script.js file just coincidentally finally pushed up (delayed by 20 minute or so) when I changed script.js to scripts.js.
This may all be very newb level stuff, but hey isn't this the place for newbs to break through on these issues?
Julian Aramburu
11,368 PointsGreat you got it running :D!