Closing <script>

Question

This is a stupid question, and I am aware that it is; but never the less, here it comes:

Is it possible to close a <script>-tag within itself, so to speak? I mean if you are using an external javascript-document can you close the tag like this:

<script type="text/javascript" src="xxx.js" />

Answer 1

As far as I am aware of it, no.

Browsers usually ignore self closing script tags.

Answer 2

Have a look at this topic Why don't self-closing script tags work?