Adding a custom JavaScript

Hi,
I would like to add a custom JS in the header, but this JS is related to a specific component developed for the site. So, the template related way to insert in the head block

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$this->API->addJS($this->API->URLtemplate() . '/js/my_script.js');

can't work as it's not in the template folder (and I can't move it). The usual Joomla way

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<script  src="<?php echo $this->baseurl; ?>/components/com_mycomponent/assets/js/my_script.js"  ></script>

doesn't work either because it's generating a parse error. How can I call this script in the template ?
Thanks.

hi...I guess you use the wrong editor.

Please use "Editor - Code Mirror" and add the code again.

Or you can download a joomla module an add a js script like you want:

http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions ... ules/17122

I can't see the link with a code editor or another… It's more likely a way to call for js in this template. Furthermore, I don't want a script in a module or a page (I'm already doing this with Sourcerer http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/core-enhancements/coding-a-scripts-integration/custom-code-in-content/5051 for a nice exchange of best extensions ) but in the head of all pages.
So, continuing to looking for…

(PS : I did a typing mistake in my first post -> it's not "header" but "head")

For those interested, solution is : to include script in your head area, just open file layouts/default.php where the HEAD opening and closing tag is visible and include script in regular way without using Joomla API so provide full path to site :

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<script src="http://urlofyourwebsite.com/components/com_mycomponent/assets/js/my_script.js" ></script>