is it possible to load script file to run in the middle of another function

Question

If I know that when a certain condition is true, I'll need to run different scripts, is it possible to load the script dynamically into a function I'm running?

$("#container").on("click", "#submit", function(){
    var prodID = $("#productSelect").find(".selected_option").data("product_id");

    //somehow load a script like "validation_" + prodId;

});

Or should I manually put all the code into a single function

$("#container").on("click", "#submit", function(){
    var prodID = $("#productSelect").find(".selected_option").data("product_id");

    switch (prodID){
       case 1:
       //code for prodID 1
       break;

       case 2:
       //code for prodID 2
       break;

       case 3:
       //code for prodID 3
       break;

    }

});

It is just an attempt to keep things a little cleaner looking. I don't know if it's a good idea. Thanks.

$.getScript() ?

Jashwant
– Jashwant

2013-02-28 17:41:39 +00:00
Commented Feb 28, 2013 at 17:41 — Jashwant
– Jashwant, Commented Feb 28, 2013 at 17:41
have you considered requirejs?

Daniel A. White
– Daniel A. White

2013-02-28 17:42:09 +00:00
Commented Feb 28, 2013 at 17:42 — Daniel A. White
– Daniel A. White, Commented Feb 28, 2013 at 17:42

monxas · Accepted Answer · 2013-02-28 17:46:41Z

1

i'd recommend to go with

$("#container").on("click", "#submit", function(){
  var prodID = $("#productSelect").find(".selected_option").data("product_id");

  switch (prodID){
   case 1:
   functionForCase1();
   break;

   case 2:
   functionForCase2();
   break;

   case 3:
   functionForCase3();
   break;

  }
});

function functionForCase1(){
   //code for prodID 1
}

function functionForCase2(){
   //code for prodID 2
}

function functionForCase1(){
   //code for prodID 3
}

answered Feb 28, 2013 at 17:46

monxas

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1252748 Over a year ago

I see. I think I will go with this idea, yes. Seems better to keep everything in one file anyway. Good point. Thank you.

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