What method is used to change the current URL without reloading the page?

The method used to change the current URL without reloading the page is history.pushState(). This method is part of the History API in JavaScript, which allows developers to manipulate the browser history and manage the state of web applications.

When you use history.pushState(), you can add a new entry to the browser's session history stack. This enables you to change the URL displayed in the browser's address bar, allowing users to navigate back to the previous state without triggering a reload of the page. This is particularly useful for single-page applications where you want to maintain a dynamic experience while still providing meaningful URLs.

The arguments you typically pass to history.pushState() include an object representing the state of the application, a title (which is generally ignored by most browsers), and the new URL you want to set. This helps enhance user experience by ensuring that the displayed URL reflects the current view of the application, even as various parts of the application change without full-page refreshes.

Other methods like history.push() and history.replace() do not exist within the API. The replace method does exist, but it functions differently by replacing the current entry in the session history instead of adding a new one, which does not suit the purpose of changing URLs while maintaining the user's