Can not include javascript file from WEB-INF directory in JSP.

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How to include a file in the following folder WEB-INF\includes\header.js in jsp using tomcat. I have the included the following in jsp file but it does not work "

<script type="text/javascript" src="WEB-INF/includes/header.js"></script>

". It is not getting the header.js and when i view source and try to click on the src link it says resource not found 404 error.

Sazzadur Rahaman · Answer 1 · 2014-05-07T02:59:13.723

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Put a "/" before "WEB-INF" like this,

<script type="text/javascript" src='<c:url value="/WEB-INF/includes/header.js"/>'></script>

and it will work fine. :)

edited May 07 '14 at 02:59

answered Nov 19 '12 at 06:54

Sazzadur Rahaman

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I find this answer clearer and better aligned to OP in the use of exact path instead of using relative path with jsp include. – John Doe Apr 29 '14 at 00:54
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I don't get it. This is how I gave it in my JSP: – NixRam Feb 07 '16 at 14:05

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 27 '13 at 20:08

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<script type="text/javascript">
<%@include file="../foo.js" %>
</script>

foo.js is under WEB-INF/jsp and the file include it is under WEB-INF/jsp/common

answered Jun 27 '13 at 20:08

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Please elaborate on your answer. – Stunner Jun 27 '13 at 20:26

Can not include javascript file from WEB-INF directory in JSP.

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