absolute path vs. relative path
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Topic: absolute path vs. relative path
Posted By: JohnC
Subject: absolute path vs. relative path
Date Posted: 02 November 2003 at 5:17pm
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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?
JohnC
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Posted By: KCWebMonkey
Date Posted: 02 November 2003 at 6:51pm
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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 http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=relative+vs+absolute+paths - here |
Posted By: 1100
Date 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. |