Should I leave the script tag empty if I use an external script file?

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I mean, if I use JavaScript in an external file(write script code in another file, not in HTML file).

I write this code in my HTML file <script src="filename.js"></script> But this code works only if I left the tags empty.

So I'm wondering that if we use JavaScript in an external way, should I leave the tag empty as I mentioned?

I mean, can I add some code between script tags that has src attribution? — KoreaStudent
– KoreaStudent, Commented May 31, 2020 at 17:09

Nick · Accepted Answer · 2020-05-31 17:15:50Z

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Yes. It's important to note that a script element using the src attribute should not include additional Javascript code between the <script> and </script> tags. If both are provided, the script file is downloaded and executed while the inline code is ignored.

Reference

Note that html5 allows comments inside an external script tag. Reference html5

edited May 31, 2020 at 17:15

answered May 31, 2020 at 17:08

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KoreaStudent Over a year ago

Thanks, it's really healful. :)

Nick Over a year ago

@KoreaStudent Of nothing. In the past I have also had problems with this, because I didn't know it

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