{"id":1246,"date":"2012-03-28T10:06:06","date_gmt":"2012-03-28T10:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/2012\/03\/28\/merging-javascript-files-in-magento\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T12:48:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T16:48:49","slug":"merging-javascript-files-in-magento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/magento\/merging-javascript-files-in-magento\/","title":{"rendered":"Merging Javascript Files in Magento 1.6"},"content":{"rendered":"

By default, Magento 1.6 will not merge the Javascript files of your web store. Merging the files, can help speed up your website by reducing the number of HTTP requests made. However, merging the javascript files can make it more difficult to troubleshoot while your shopping cart is in development. Merging the Javascript files is accomplished in the Magento 1.6 Admin Backend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log into your Magento Admin Backend<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Go to System > Configuration<\/strong>.

    \"magento_dashboard_1\"<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Click on \u201cDeveloper<\/strong>\u201d in the left side menu pane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Open the \u201cJavaScript Settings<\/strong>\u201d section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Change the \u201cMerge Javascript Files<\/strong>\u201d to \u201cYes<\/strong>\u201c.

    \"magento_merge_js_1\"<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Click \u201cSave Config<\/strong>\u201c.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For more step-by-step guides and practical tips, visit our Magento Education Channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    By default, Magento 1.6 will not merge the Javascript files of your web store. Merging the files, can help speed up your website by reducing the number of HTTP requests made. However, merging the javascript files can make it more difficult to troubleshoot while your shopping cart is in development. 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