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Importing files allows developers to reuse code and keep their projects organized. There are a few different ways to import files in web development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, using a script<\/em> tag is the most common way to import JavaScript<\/a> files into HTML<\/a>. You can use the script<\/em> tag to include external JavaScript files and inline JavaScript code. However, to use this method, the src attribute of the script<\/em> tag must be set to the URL<\/a> of the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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