Why is the slideshow "go.js" loaded from an external site?
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mattdm
Joined: 2005-07-22
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Posted: Sat, 2012-08-04 19:49
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I was looking into why the page load times for my site are higher than I like, and a consistent slow-loader turns out to be something pulled from http://e.cooliris.com/slideshow/v/37732/go.js by the slideshow module. Is there a reason this file isn't packaged locally? In the meantime, I've cut my page load time in half by disabling slideshows. |
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Probably licencing and the number of times that the file changes with bug fixes and enhancements.
We welcome a new slideshow module but everybody wants something different in a slideshow. If you plan on developing a new slideshow be prepared for people wanting conflicting requirements.
Dave
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Huh, so apparently it is not open source. That's pragmatically okay for most people, but it seems like maybe the docs could warn that the module has this external dependency.
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I did not say that. I guess I should have said "distribution agreement."
I will let other fill in the details.
Dave
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It's also worth noting that this link is loaded on every view, not just when clicking the slideshow link. So, it can slow your site down and of course lets the cooliris company track usage on your site.