how to override js function to another js file?

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I am working on some plugin of java script. I am using that plugin in my Project. Now there is needed some changes so i am changing that original js file and using that file. Now issue is when there is any update came, my changes has overridden or removed by that update. I am looking for how to override the original function from the original js file into new(mine) js file and how can i get updated version and can customize that file also? please help.

enno.void · Accepted Answer · 2018-12-10 12:12:17Z

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In Javascript its possible to override nearly everything (not the prefered way, but possible)

So, if the orginal function is located on

window.app.function1

you could just do this:

window.app.function1 = function() {
 // your code
}

This way is also called "monkey patching"

answered Dec 10, 2018 at 12:12

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