Relative path Vs Absolute path in javascript

The path with reference to root directory is called absolute. The path with reference to current directory is called relative.

Relative Path

 Relative Path <img src="kitten.png"/>   

Absolute Path

 Absolute in all respects: <img src="http://www.foo.com/images/kitten.png">

Example of absolute paths:

• D:\documents\something.doc
• E:\music\good_music.mp3

<script>

 var full_path = location.protocol + "//" + window.location.host
</script>

// output   www.esteemcorporation.com

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