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I've been itching to ask this question: Why, when I open js code from a website online, is the code written all on 1 line? Is this supposed to be some security thing?

marcus simmons
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  • [Minification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minification_(programming)) and/or [obfuscation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obfuscation_(software)) – freefaller May 21 '21 at 08:47
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    Sometimes for reasons of obfuscation, but mostly just saving bandwidth. If you're running a large-scale site, every byte counts. – Robby Cornelissen May 21 '21 at 08:47
  • [https://www.imperva.com/learn/performance/minification/](https://www.imperva.com/learn/performance/minification/) – Andy May 21 '21 at 08:47
  • Very helpful comments. Thank you all for clearing my confusion. I now see the world different. – marcus simmons May 22 '21 at 00:18

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