How to include js files in Handlebars template

[oieesah]

I am using hapi.js as server side framework with handlebars as template engine. I tried including a js (jquery or custom functions) file in simple html page. But 404 message prompting in browser console. I don't really know whether its hapi.js or handlebars issue. Looking for expert advice! Thanks for any help!

[hueniverse]

Can't really help much with these details. Can you post some code showing what you are trying to do or a link to your project?

[oieesah]

I have found the issue. I was actually unable to serve js file in a html file (included but 404) which i was rendering through handlebars. So i made a route for the static folder and now that html file can access the js file.

But i would like to have your advise on how i should serve css, images, and js file (custom written) in my html pages.

Thanks.

I'm a newbie so i was continuously thinking about whether i should create an issue or not. Because my question was a total noob.

I am doing my best to adopt it and learn it as fast as i can. So i can recommend it to others. I know a little about the efforts you guys putting in it to make it The Best framework.
Good Luck!

[jameswyse]

You can serve static files like so:

app.js:

server.route({
  method: 'GET',
  path: '/{filename*}',
  handler: {
    directory: {
      path:    __dirname + '/public',
      listing: false,
      index:   false
    }
  }
});

server.route({
  method: 'GET',
  path: '/',
  handler: function(request, reply) {
    reply.view('homepage');
  }
});

Then any files in the public directory will be available, eg public/js/jquery.min.js could be included with <script src="/js/jquery.min.js"></script>

Check out issue #1489 for some getting started guides :)

[projenix]

Thank you James, this seems to unfortunately be nowhere in the official documentation or tutorials.

[arb]

@projenix http://hapijs.com/tutorials/serving-files