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Minimize and protect function names inside objects or in the global scope

I have tried to minimize my javascript files using YUI compressor, but to no end, I cannot get the names of functions inside objects to minimize. I have tried to minimize function names in the global scope, but have come to understand this is not possible. Is there any way to minimize javascript code in a way that renames the function names also? Perhaps by encapsulating them in an object somehow? Other than obfuscating, which I have read has quality implications, I cannot think of any other way to protect client side code. Thank You.

Solution

  • Closure-compiler does this when you use ADVANCED_OPTIMIZATIONS. Be warned however, that it does it to everything unless you take specific steps to prevent this. Converting a large code base to be compatible with ADVANCED_OPTIMIZATIONS can be daunting.

    See Which Compilation Level is Right for Me?

    If you are writing a library that others will consume, there are even more considerations.