How to force Chrome's script debugger to reload javascript?

Chris Fewtrell picture Chris Fewtrell · Aug 16, 2011 · Viewed 173.7k times · Source

I really like the ability to edit javascript in the chrome debugger however, I find that it can be really problematic getting the debugger to re-fetch the JavaScript from the server.

Sometimes I have to go as far just closing the debugger and reloading the frame works OK - but other times (an dI cannot pin down under what conditions this occurs) I have to clear my temporary internet cache. Sometimes I swear I have to close chrome completely, then clear the cache and then load the page before the debugger finally shows me the most up-to-date script.

(NB. There is no caching of the script by the web server)

I was wondering if anyone knew of a quick and easy way to tell the debugger to invalidate all its javascript and fetch it all anew on page reload?

Answer

adrianbanks picture adrianbanks · Aug 18, 2011

While you are developing your script, try disabling the Chrome cache.

When you reload the page, the JavaScript should now get refreshed.


Chrome circa 2011

Open settings Disable the cache


Chrome circa 2018

Open settings Disable the cache

You can also access it on the network tab:

Network tab