Javascript include

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Javascript include

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I have a series of javascript functions stored in a javascript file called scripting.js.

Some of the functions refer to values declared as global variables in the main file whose values may change in time, I will be handing this integration over at some time and do not wish the person responsible for the system to have to access the scripting.js file as it will cause a risk of change. I therefore want to list my global variables in an external file that scripting.js can refer.

The main question is [how] can I link to an external js file from within scripting.js and if so how?
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Re: Javascript include

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Thanks for the speedy reply, maybe I should have stipulated that I need it called from within the js file itself and not from a HTML page
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Re: Javascript include

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As far as I know, JavaScript itself doesn't have an include feature. Every "solution" I've seen depends on adding a script tag to the HTML page the JavaScript is run from, either manually or programmatically.
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