JavaScript Location Methods: reload() vs replace()

1. Refresh the page:

1. Using the location.reload() method will reload the current page, meaning it will resend the request to retrieve the page content and refresh the display.
2. The current page’s history will be saved, allowing users to navigate back to previous pages using the browser’s back button.
3. It can take a Boolean value parameter that indicates whether to force a reload of the page from the server. If the parameter is true, the page will be forcibly reloaded from the server.

1. Change the location of the current page to a new URL.

1. The location.replace() method replaces the current page with a new one, instead of reloading the current page.
2. The current page history will not be retained, so users cannot return to the previous page using the browser’s back button.
3. It is commonly used in situations where it is not desirable for the user to be able to navigate back to the previous page after a page redirection.

In summary: location.reload() refreshes the current page while preserving the browsing history; location.replace() replaces the current page with a new one without preserving the history.