is using javascript document ready twice in one document ok?

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I have a header on my webpage that contains the some javascript for some jquery plugins i am using. These plugins are used on a bunch of pages so I just include them in the header document that is included in everyone one of my pages.

There is one page however that I would like to include some other javascript but is only needed on this one page. can i use the document ready function a second time on the same page or is that poor form?

I don't want to include the javascript on everypage as it is not needed and would be a waste to load on every page.

nothing really wrong with it. the 2nd usage will just be added to the ready queue and won't overwrite/replace the first one. — Marc B, Jan 19 '12 at 20:54

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 19 '12 at 20:54

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YES

The jQuery docs are clear that this is fine.

answered Jan 19 '12 at 20:54

Adam Rackis

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Yes, but please don't. Think about the poor guys who will have to refactor the application. – karim79 Jan 19 '12 at 20:59
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Sackling - I agree with @karim - if it's the same document, then you should really consolidate into one handler – Adam Rackis Jan 19 '12 at 20:59

Rafay · Answer 2 · 2012-01-19T21:05:05.030

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no nothing wrong it will be executed in the order it is specified

here is a demo http://jsfiddle.net/LKuz2/7/

edited Jan 19 '12 at 21:05

answered Jan 19 '12 at 20:55

Rafay

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Not sure if you're aware of this; but `e` is not an event object but rather the jQuery function. (Your naming may be a little ambiguous.) – pimvdb Jan 19 '12 at 20:58
@pimvdb you are right i was not aware of it tnx for correcting, updated the fiddle – Rafay Jan 19 '12 at 21:05

score 3 · Answer 3 · answered Jan 19 '12 at 20:55

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Yes, you can use it multiple times. It binds each function to the triggered event of the document being ready.

answered Jan 19 '12 at 20:55

Will Stern

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score 2 · Answer 4 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:57

Yes, keeping in mind that:

Your code will be less readable.
You will end up with multiple function scopes with each block. So variables you create in one closure will not be visible from other ones.

Recommendation: If you think you need multiple $(document).ready( blocks, you are probably wrong. Take time to re-work your solution to something more maintainable.

Erm, and this has been covered here before. More than once. By Me. How embarrassing :)

is using javascript document ready twice in one document ok?

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YES