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    What is the difference between require() and getScripts()?

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      ninjabreadman @E3V3A
      last edited by

      @E3V3A

      require() is for when you mean “I’m going to use this code somewhere else in this script I am writing right now” — i.e. somewhere on the server-side.

      getScripts() is for when you mean “my client-facing/browser code will need this loaded to perform some operation” — i.e. somewhere on the client-side.

      (As always, this is what I understand and hope someone will correct me if I’m wrong.)

      Problem with config or JavaScript? Copy/paste it into JSHint.
      Check out the detailed walkthroughs on install, config, modules, etc.

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        E3V3A @ninjabreadman
        last edited by

        @ninjabreadman Aah! Finally. Thank you. That is the most sensible explanation I’ve seen.
        (If you’re a moderator, please mark this as closed/solved.)

        "Everything I do (here) is for free – altruism is the way!"
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          cowboysdude Module Developer
          last edited by cowboysdude

          Well you really shouldn’t mark this as closed or solved because I’m sure others will have questions too :)

          It’s a GREAT explanation… and it’s also a GREAT question!!! I’m sure others have wondered and I know people don’t usually ask for fear they’ll look ‘not smart’…but NO question is a dumb question!!

          The worst question in history? The one that never got asked! :)

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          • Mykle1M Offline
            Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @cowboysdude
            last edited by

            @cowboysdude said in What is the difference between require() and getScripts()?:

            I know people don’t usually ask for fear they’ll look ‘not smart’

            I don’t have this problem. ;-)

            Create a working config
            How to add modules

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            • cowboysdudeC Offline
              cowboysdude Module Developer @Mykle1
              last edited by

              @Mykle1 said in What is the difference between require() and getScripts()?:

              @cowboysdude said in What is the difference between require() and getScripts()?:

              I know people don’t usually ask for fear they’ll look ‘not smart’

              I don’t have this problem. ;-)

              Which one? Asking or not being smart LOL

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              • Mykle1M Offline
                Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @cowboysdude
                last edited by

                @cowboysdude

                Both? ;-)

                Create a working config
                How to add modules

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