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    Posted: 02 November 2003 at 5:17pm

Could somebody please explain the pros and cons of using relative and absolute paths?

I know that for development I have to use the relative path because if I don't, the browser always wants to connect to the 'net.

I have seen sites with both type paths on them, but am wondering which is best.

 

Will I have to change all my relatives to absolutes before I post my site?

 

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Points: 1319 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 November 2003 at 6:51pm

no you won't have to change them as long as you keep the directory structure the same.

you can read more about relative and absolute paths here
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Points: 1 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 November 2003 at 3:47am
I use the relative path almost always but sometimes it requires absolute path to be placed on the page. It depends upon you need. But as long as it possible I use relative paths
KCWebMonkey is right; you don't need to change the relative paths as long as the structure remains the same.
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