JavaScript runtime error: '$' is undefined

Question

So classic problem, but having a horrible time on finding the actual cause. Typically when I see this error it\'s because the jQuery reference is after code requiring it, or

Answer 1

Anover variant, in my case - I was forced to use proxy. So - IE11--> InternetOptions --> Connections-->LANSettings-Proxy Server--> UseProxyServer - should be checked. Also check awailability of jQUery script source, my worked variant in VS2012 - -just like in top example