How to include javascript in my wordpress plugin?

@raphael_tillman 

To include JavaScript in your WordPress plugin, you can follow these steps:

1. Create a JavaScript file: Create a new JavaScript file containing your custom code or functions. Save the file with a .js extension.
2. Enqueue the JavaScript file: In your plugin's main PHP file (e.g., plugin-name.php), enqueue the JavaScript file using the wp_enqueue_script() function. This ensures that the file is loaded correctly and follows best practices.

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function myplugin_enqueue_script() {
    wp_enqueue_script( 'myplugin-custom-script', plugins_url( '/js/my-script.js', __FILE__ ), array( 'jquery' ), '1.0.0', true );
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'myplugin_enqueue_script' );

Here, my-plugin-name-custom-script is the handle for your script, plugins_url() is used to get the URL of the plugin directory, /js/my-script.js is the path to your JavaScript file relative to the plugin directory, and array( 'jquery' ) specifies that your script depends on jQuery.

1. Use the JavaScript functions: You can now use the JavaScript functions or code within your JavaScript file. They will be available and loaded on the frontend or backend as specified by the wp_enqueue_scripts hook.

Remember to replace myplugin and file paths with your actual plugin name and file paths.

By following these steps, you can easily include JavaScript in your WordPress plugin.