Hi all

Please tell me
How do I hide my JavaScript source code

Thanks

don't put it online.

You can't hide it, but you can compress it, which obfuscates the code. Here are a few easy to use compressors:

YUI Compressor - requires Java - very good compressor
Packer - creates the most confusing, and smallest code, but scripts don't run as fast as YUI - this can be used online though. Select 'Base62 encode' for maximum effect.
The Dojo Compressor I've never used this one, but it's on the top-list. It also requires Java.
JSMIN By Douglas Crockford, this one has a very simple algorythm, but it is still good. Meant to be used in combination with JSLint.

Originally Posted by chrishirst

don't put it online.

Lol, I thought that was really funny chris! I needed that one...

Originally Posted by Amisha_Sharma

Hi all

Please tell me
How do I hide my JavaScript source code

Thanks

Actually, you can try encoding it, but believe me, people can still take what ever they want, even the most sophisticated 'trickster' out there can encode with the latest tools, but it won't last long, that is for sure. So the best way is the free way...Don't try to make it all 'yours'.

You can't hide it. The question is WHY to hide it?

Of course, all of these obfuscators have the side effect of making your code impossible for you to debug.

I never use them to obfuscate, only with the intention of speeding things up. Of course, I have to keep a debug version on hand...

1) code it in php
2) Put them in a seperate folder (Ex. http://example.com/js/) And hide the contents from all from .htaccess [Oh wait, you can just save the website and get the .js files anyway...]
3) You can't