How do I count files in a directory using jQuery?

Question

I\'d like to count the number of files in a folder and return that number to set a variable in a .js file.

Essentially, I have X number of images in a folder. When t

Answer 1

If you must use client side and the files are numbered, preload the file and set the number when you get an error

...
Img = new Image();
Img.onerror=function() {
  maxImages=cnt-1;
}
Img.src = "image_"+cnt+".jpg";