How do I load a variable number of scripts with jQuery.getScript() before running javascript code?

Question

I need to load a variable number of javascript source files before running javascript code that depends on them. Sometimes 1 script needs to be loaded, other times 2. The ge

Answer 1

If you are using jquery 1.5 you can use the new deferred syntax.

$.when(
    $.getScript("1.js"), 
    $.getScript("2.js"), 
    $.getScript("3.js")
).then(function(){
    alert("all loaded");
});

Just pass in the scripts you wish to load.