External JavaScript file

We can create external JavaScript file and embed it in many html page.

It provides code re usability because single JavaScript file can be used in several html pages.

An external JavaScript file must be saved by .js extension. It is recommended to embed all JavaScript files into a single file. It increases the speed of the webpage.

Let’s create an external JavaScript file that prints Hello Javatpoint in a alert dialog box.

message.js

Let’s include the JavaScript file into html page. It calls the JavaScript function on button click.

index.html