This is a configuration file, likely for a JavaScript module loader like RequireJS. Let’s break down what it contains:
1. paths:
This section defines the mapping between logical module names (used in require() calls in your JavaScript code) and the actual file paths where those modules are located. It’s organized into nested objects.
* Top-Level Keys: These represent base paths or categories of modules. For example, libs suggests a directory containing third-party libraries. fly likely represents custom code within the project.
* Values: the values are the paths to the JavaScript files. These can be relative paths (relative to the location of the configuration file) or absolute URLs.
Key Observations about paths:
* jQuery UI: A large number of entries are for jQuery UI widgets (e.g., jquery.ui.core, jquery.ui.draggable, jquery.ui.datepicker). This indicates the application heavily relies on jQuery UI for its user interface.
* jQuery Plugins: Many entries under libs/jquery are for jQuery plugins (e.g.,dotdotdot,flexslider,lazyload,marquee). This confirms jQuery is a core dependency.
* DataTables: Includes DataTables and its extensions (fixedColumns, fixedHeader). Suggests the application displays and manipulates data in tables.
* Waypoints: includes Waypoints library and its extensions (infinite, inview, sticky). Suggests the application uses scroll-based animations or effects.
* Custom Code: fly directory contains custom code, including underscore.js and Backbone.js.
* Absolute URLs: adobe-pass and facebook use absolute URLs, meaning these libraries are loaded directly from CDNs (Content Delivery Networks). This can improve performance by leveraging browser caching and reducing server load.
2. config:
This section contains configuration settings for specific modules.
* shim: This is crucial for loading modules that don’t follow the standard AMD (Asynchronous Module Definition) format,which is what RequireJS expects. The shim configuration tells RequireJS how to load these modules and their dependencies.
* Key: The module name (the logical name used in require()).
* deps: An array of dependencies that the module requires.RequireJS will load these dependencies before loading the module itself.
* exports: If the module exposes a global variable (e.g.,a function or object attached to the window object),this property specifies the name of that global variable. This allows RequireJS to make that global variable available as a module.
Key Observations about shim:
* liveconnection: This module depends on sockjs-0.3.4 and exports SockJS. Suggests a real-time connection feature.
* setValueFromArray and getValueFromArray: These modules expose functions named set and get respectively.
* backbone.js and Marionette: Backbone.js and its extension Marionette depend on jQuery, Underscore.js, and Backbone itself.
* jQuery UI Tabs: The jquery.ui.tabs-1.11.4 module depends on jquery, jquery.ui.core, and fly/libs/jquery.widget.
* Flexslider: Depends on jQuery.
* DataTables Extensions: dataTables.fixedColumns and dataTables.fixedHeader depend on jQuery and DataTables.
3. map:
This section defines aliases or mappings for modules.
* *: This means the mapping applies to all modules.
* adobe-pass: Maps the logical name adobe-pass to the URL https://sports.cbsimg.net/js/CBSi/app/VideoPlayer/AdobePass-min.js.
* facebook: Maps the logical name facebook to the URL
