How to put Javascript?

I have seen three ways to put Javascript: Can someone tell me the best way to put Javascript?
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<script></script>
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<script>
//<![CDATA[
//]]>
</script>
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<script>
$(document).ready(function (){
}
</script>…
How to put Javascript?

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