ScriptWriter

ScriptWriter 3 is an open-source, CFC-based module designed to allow web developers to manage the inclusion of JavaScript and CSS.

ScriptWriter 3 supports dynamic external and inline inclusion, run-time minification using the YUI and JSMin libraries, run-time file merging for HTTP request reduction, and flexible grouping and output control for easy implementation of page load performance best practices.

VERSION UPDATES:

3.1 RC 6:
Updated documentation to provide sample of how to include remote script/css libraries. Also, fixed bug that was preventing the combination of mixed minified/non-minified files.

3.1 RC 5:
Full test on CF8. Fixed problem with a mis-scoped variable. Also, corrected mistakes in documentation sample code. Pending user feedback, expect this to be the 3.1 final.

3.1 RC 3:
Addresses project issue ID 3, which would have been a blocker for CF8 users. Code should now run on CF8 and CF9.

3.1 RC 2:
Extended writeMode functionality from 3.0.1.0 to be adjustable on an item-by-item basis. Updated the documentation to match.

3.1 RC 1:
Top-to-bottom rewrite of the ElementBase component to absolutely minimize file reads/write and maximize performance.

3.0.1.0 Beta:
Added feature enhancement request for ability to force refresh of minified/combined files. Factory init() now has writeMode argument that can be set to "lazy" or "eager". Updated documentation to match.

3.0.0.0 Beta:
Reduced unnecessary file reads, checks. Added ability to minify and output inline code (previously required a source file be available).

Alpha 7:
IMPORTANT UPDATE - While not a bug in the sense of throwing errors, Alpha 7 significantly improves performance by removing an unintentional source load (file read) that was happening with every script/style item init().

Alpha 6:
Added new "cleanup" functionality that recursively removes any "stranded" request data - rare, but not impossible - after 60 seconds to keep the singleton object as small as possible.

Alpha 5:
Added compressor JAR files to the downloadable zip. Updated documentation per bug request.

Alpha 4:
Updated documentation to include samples of working with inline CSS.

Alpha 3:
Cleaned up the ElementBase init() logic which fixed a bug that was preventing inline elements from being converted to external files when desired.

Alpha 2:
Fixed bugs with output of inline scripts.