What is the best way to display the contents of a javascript file on the screen by using its URL?

I need help with displaying the contents of a JavaScript file from our CDN in the browser window. I have the technical details sorted out, but I'm struggling with how to actually show the file when its URL is entered. Any guidance or assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help in advance.

Answer №1

To display a JavaScript file on a webpage, ensure that all HTML elements are properly escaped. You can achieve this by utilizing the htmleditformat() function when outputting the value.

Here is an example:

<cfhttp url="#jsurl#"  />
<cfoutput><pre>#htmleditformat(cfhttp.filecontent)#</pre></cfoutput>

Alternatively, you can directly link to the JS file if you want it visible in the window or embed the JS file in an iframe.

Answer №2

I'm not completely clear on your question:

  1. "How can I open a JavaScript file in a web browser?" A. The method varies depending on the operating system you are using. You would typically call the binary that is associated with .htm files and pass parameters to indicate the initial destination as the .js file.

  2. "I have a web application and would like to dynamically display the contents of remote files formatted as text" A. Utilize a block and populate it with GetWebResourceUrl().

  3. "I am creating a standalone application and want to show remote files as text" A. If you are building a standalone app, why do you need to showcase the content of a js file through a browser? Instead, consider utilizing your local API or launching the default text viewer with a temporary local copy of the file.

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