Compress Javascript in Windows

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Does anyone know any good links on how to minify/compress javascript files using YUI Compressor in Windows? I am trying to figure out how to get it installed, then compress javascript using the msdos command line.

Thanks!

Jonas G. Drange · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-04 11:05:35Z

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Install Nodejs for Windows
npm (node package manager) comes with the MSI you just grabbed and installed
Run npm install yuicompressor
Read the docs and compress files

I would recommend uglify-js over YUI Compressor since it is in a deprecation process. Same install as above.

edited Apr 4, 2013 at 11:05

answered Mar 31, 2013 at 10:48

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wayofthefuture Over a year ago

Before you responded, I managed to get it working. I just downloaded the yui jar file from github, then run java -jar yui.jar etc... Does this sound ok or should I do it the way you stated?

Jonas G. Drange Over a year ago

Choose whatever works for you. There are benefits using Node.js as the environment for things like these. Also, YUI Compressor has been, allegedly, abandoned by YUI. Updated my answer.

Corey · Accepted Answer · 2013-04-16 00:39:04Z

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You could also use gruntjs with grunt-contrib-uglify.

answered Apr 16, 2013 at 0:39

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