Changes to JS not reflected on site

1. Why is my js not updating?
2. How do I force JavaScript to refresh?
3. How do I get the browser to show CSS and JavaScript changes?
4. How do you force browser to update JS and CSS files cache after deploy?
5. What is Ctrl F5?
6. What does hard refresh mean?
7. How do I know if JavaScript is refreshing?
8. Do browser's cache JavaScript files?
9. How do I know if my browser is refreshing or closing?
10. Does Chrome cache Javascript files?
11. How do I open a CSS file in my browser?
12. How can I tell if CSS is enabled in Chrome?

Why is my js not updating?

Update 2017: If you use the Google Chrome debugger, it is the same, you can go to the Network section and make sure the "Disable cache (while DevTools is open)" is checked, in the Settings of the debugger panel. which essentially will bust the cache.

How do I force JavaScript to refresh?

Hit CTRL-F5 or CTRL-SHIFT-R in most modern browsers to force reload.

How do I get the browser to show CSS and JavaScript changes?

When you release a new version of your CSS or JS libraries, cause the following to occur:

1. modify the filename to include a unique version string.
2. modify the HTML files which reference the library to point at the versioned file.

How do you force browser to update JS and CSS files cache after deploy?

css files. That is the reason those new changes will not appear to the user. The user either has to clear the browser cookie & reload the page or else he or she has to do a hard refresh of the page by pressing Ctrl+F5.

What is Ctrl F5?

What does shift f5 (ctrl F5) do: forced reload. This action forces the page to reload regardless of the cached content by retrieving a completely reloaded page. This action retrieves the most recent content of the page visited. ... Other shortcuts: Ctrl + Shift + r or Ctrl + F5.

What does hard refresh mean?

A hard refresh clears your browser cache for a specific page, which forces it to load the most recent version of that page. This could include new scripts, styles or features.

How do I know if JavaScript is refreshing?

How to detect browser Refresh or Close? [closed]

1. close of browser tab.
2. close of browser window.
3. click of any internal page link(i.e anchors, form buttons and buttons events)
4. click of browser's Refresh button.
5. click of browser's Back/Forward button.

Do browser's cache JavaScript files?

In general, most modern browsers will cache JavaScript files. This is standard practice for modern browsers and ensures an optimized loading experience. Cached assets such as JavaScript will typically be served from the browser's cache instead of making another request for a resource that has already been retrieved.

How do I know if my browser is refreshing or closing?

When we refresh the page (F5, or icon in browser), it will first trigger ONUNLOAD event. When we close the browser (X on right top icon),It will trigger ONUNLOAD event. Now when ONUNLOAD event is triggered, there is no way to distinguish between refresh the page or close the browser.

Does Chrome cache Javascript files?

When a JS file is first requested (i.e. a cold run), Chrome downloads it and gives it to V8 to compile. It also stores the file in the browser's on-disk cache. When the JS file is requested a second time (i.e. a warm run), Chrome takes the file from the browser cache and once again gives it to V8 to compile.

How do I open a CSS file in my browser?

Just open the html file with your browser. On Windows, in Windows Explorer right click on the file and choose open with, then choose your browser.

How can I tell if CSS is enabled in Chrome?

Selecting an HTML element in the Google Chrome DevTools “Elements” tab will show the CSS that has been applied to it. Also, you will see a green dot next to the file name, which means that the file has been bound to the file in your file system.