Remote vs non-remote hosting

[Trill]

With Javascript codes, is it better to have them remotely hosted, or directly inserted into the headers or footers?

Also, what are some fast, reliable JS hosts?

Thanks!

[Jordan]

It's faster if they are remotely hosted after the first download of the file. The reason is because your browser stores the file in your cache which is stored on your computer. Anytime it comes across the remotely hosted JS file in the source, it retrieves it from your cache instead of downloading it again.

This also means that if you update the code you would need to do a hard refresh (CTRL F5) on the file so that it updates otherwise your computer will continue using what's on your computer.

As for hosts, I use ripway but it hasn't always been that reliable to be honest. I'm just too lazy to find another and upload all of my stuff to it. Just take a look at some of the hosts in this post.

[Simie]

Take a look at this thread here...

forum.sz-ex.com/index.cgi?board=codehangout&action=display&thread=11980


Since wImg is going to be gone sometime soon, I made this simple uploader for people to host js files and stuff on my host...

pb.proscripts.co.uk/uploader.php

Since there doesn't seem to be a reliable place to host them.

[Charles Stover]

For the first download, non-remote is faster (by a few milliseconds), because it doesn't have to connect to an external server. For every download after the first download, remote is much faster because the file is most likely cache'd.

Plus, it makes it easier to navigate your headers/footers.

[Jordan]

Sept 8, 2009 6:51:39 GMT -8 Simie said:

Take a look at this thread here...

forum.sz-ex.com/index.cgi?board=codehangout&action=display&thread=11980


Since wImg is going to be gone sometime soon, I made this simple uploader for people to host js files and stuff on my host...

pb.proscripts.co.uk/uploader.php

Since there doesn't seem to be a reliable place to host them.

Just so you know, I've uploaded the Crossfury scripts to your host. I don't want to use Ripway because it seems to love downtime.

[Trill]

What's the policy regarding remotly hosting scripts that aren't yours? Obviously, I wouldn't rehost scripts that say "DO NOT REHOST", but what about other scripts? I normally try to ask permission of the creator first, but sometimes I can't get in contact with them, or they're no longer here.

[Jordan]

Sept 8, 2009 16:24:57 GMT -8 Trill said:

What's the policy regarding remotly hosting scripts that aren't yours? Obviously, I wouldn't rehost scripts that say "DO NOT REHOST", but what about other scripts? I normally try to ask permission of the creator first, but sometimes I can't get in contact with them, or they're no longer here.

If it says do not rehost, then don't rehost it unless you get permission.

I've treated Crossfury differently because Shin hasn't been around in years, and I haven't been able to contact him. I honestly don't think he would be upset knowing that we had to rehost his script since his host died. Thousands of people use the code and no one is taking credit from him.

[frufru]

Sept 8, 2009 9:57:34 GMT -8 Jordan said:

Sept 8, 2009 6:51:39 GMT -8 Simie said:

Take a look at this thread here...

forum.sz-ex.com/index.cgi?board=codehangout&action=display&thread=11980


Since wImg is going to be gone sometime soon, I made this simple uploader for people to host js files and stuff on my host...

pb.proscripts.co.uk/uploader.php

Since there doesn't seem to be a reliable place to host them.

Just so you know, I've uploaded the Crossfury scripts to your host. I don't want to use Ripway because it seems to love downtime.

Just so you know I've already done that months ago xD
mrfrufru.com/crossfury/

[Jordan]

Sept 9, 2009 5:14:01 GMT -8 frufru said:

Sept 8, 2009 9:57:34 GMT -8 Jordan said:

Just so you know, I've uploaded the Crossfury scripts to your host. I don't want to use Ripway because it seems to love downtime.

Just so you know I've already done that months ago xD
mrfrufru.com/crossfury/

I wish I had known about this when Shin's host died.

[MCS]

Didn't see this host on the list.
www.000webhost.com/
I think you can host just about any file there. You can even couple it with the FREE domain services @ co.cc

Thanks Simie. You're offering a great alternative service for file hosting.

[Jordan]

Sept 9, 2009 8:34:46 GMT -8 MCS said:

Didn't see this host on the list.
www.000webhost.com/
I think you can host just about any file there. You can even couple it with the FREE domain services @ co.cc

Thanks Simie. You're offering a great alternative service for file hosting.

Thanks, I added it to the list.

[MCS]

Sept 9, 2009 8:43:01 GMT -8 Jordan said:

Sept 9, 2009 8:34:46 GMT -8 MCS said:

Didn't see this host on the list.
www.000webhost.com/
I think you can host just about any file there. You can even couple it with the FREE domain services @ co.cc

Thanks Simie. You're offering a great alternative service for file hosting.

Thanks, I added it to the list.

You're welcome. Glad I could make a positive contribution.

[Trill]

Sept 8, 2009 19:11:52 GMT -8 Jordan said:

Sept 8, 2009 16:24:57 GMT -8 Trill said:

What's the policy regarding remotly hosting scripts that aren't yours? Obviously, I wouldn't rehost scripts that say "DO NOT REHOST", but what about other scripts? I normally try to ask permission of the creator first, but sometimes I can't get in contact with them, or they're no longer here.

If it says do not rehost, then don't rehost it unless you get permission.

Thanks. So I can host any code I wanted to unless it says "don't rehost"? Sorry, I'd just like clarification so my board isn't deleted for a TOS violation.

[Jordan]

Sept 10, 2009 11:09:33 GMT -8 Trill said:

Sept 8, 2009 19:11:52 GMT -8 Jordan said:

If it says do not rehost, then don't rehost it unless you get permission.

Thanks. So I can host any code I wanted to unless it says "don't rehost"? Sorry, I'd just like clarification so my board isn't deleted for a TOS violation.

I see no problem with it since there's nothing different except the code is being read from somewhere else other than your header or footer. Just leave the copyright message with it.

[Charles Stover]

I don't see why anyone would care about rehosting codes. It's not like rehosting it somehow removes any "this code created by User X" notices. Perhaps just leave the copyright notices in the external script.

e.g.
<script src="EXTERNAL URL" type="etc">
// this code (C) whoever
// other notices
</script>