Javascript Execution Question

Question

If I have an event that runs multiple javascripts does the following script wait until the previous script is complete before it runs?

Example:

<a href="#" onclick="javascript:SCRIPT_1();SCRIPT_2();SCRIPT_3();">Test Me</a>

Will SCRIPT_2 not execute until SCRIPT_1 is complete doing its stuff?

Thanks.

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 12:26:46Z

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AFAIK, yes, javascript execution is synchronous. So, SCRIPT_2 will not execute untill SCRIPT_1 is done.

edit Yep, the accepted answer on when-is-javascript-synchronous is worth a read

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answered Jan 14, 2010 at 3:16

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Justin Niessner · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-14 03:17:59Z

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That is correct. Javascript is executed synchronously so SCRIPT_1 will complete before SCRIPT_2 begins (at least when defined like you have).

answered Jan 14, 2010 at 3:17

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