How to Fix Express.js Not Serving Local JavaScript Files

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Understanding the Problem

These errors highlight that the file cannot be retrieved from the expected location. To resolve this, let's break down the application structure and understand the proper file referencing method.

Your File Structure

Here's the file structure you have:

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In this structure, the public directory holds all static files, and components like JavaScript, CSS, and images should be served from there.

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Key Points

Original Reference

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This attempt to go up a directory (using ../) is incorrect. When a request is made to the server, it won't recognize paths as you would on your local file system.

Correct Reference

Instead, change it to:

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Conclusion

By making this simple adjustment to how you reference your JavaScript files, you can resolve the issues with Express not serving local JavaScript as intended. To summarize:

With this solution, you should be able to run your Express application without further issues regarding serving local JavaScript files. Happy coding!