Set Variable Equal to Object Stored In Another File (Javascript)

Question

I have an object defined in a .js file, which is done via PHP on the server side.

I would like to know how to set a variable equal to this object, because the JS file doesn't actually define anything, it is just the object...

EX: (this is my .js file on my server)

{  
"Title": {"Link" = "http://example.com", "img" = "http://imgurl.com"},
 "Title2": {"Link" = "http://blahblah.com", "img" = "http://imgurl.com"}
}

Domino · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-05T01:09:33.003

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This is what we call a JSON file. You can parse it with JSON.parse.

As for how to get the content of the file dynamically, you could use the JQuery function getJSON or work the AJAX yourself, but I don't know a lot about that.

edited Jun 05 '15 at 01:09

answered Jun 05 '15 at 01:04

Domino

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If it is stored on my server as a .js, how could I download it and parse it? Alright thanks, ill try it :) – Math and Science Jun 05 '15 at 01:06
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I've edited my answer. Since you didn't tag that question JQuery though, I guess it wont help. – Domino Jun 05 '15 at 01:10
I know a bit about jqery, it should work for what I'm trying to do. Thanks! – Math and Science Jun 05 '15 at 01:12
Glad to help! I've also found this other question, might be helpful: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9838812/how-can-i-open-a-json-file-in-javascript-without-jquery – Domino Jun 05 '15 at 01:12

Set Variable Equal to Object Stored In Another File (Javascript)

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