Which method of the history object is used to create a new history entry?

The method used to create a new history entry in the history object is pushState(). This method allows developers to add a new entry to the browser's session history stack. By using pushState(), a new state object is created and can be associated with a particular URL without reloading the page. This is particularly useful in single-page applications (SPAs), where updates to the browser's history and URL are handled dynamically, enhancing user experience and allowing for deeper navigation options without the need for full page reloads.

The parameters passed to pushState() include the state object (which can be any data you want to associate with that history entry), the title (which is mostly ignored by browsers), and the URL to be displayed in the address bar. Each time pushState() is called, a new entry is added to the stack, allowing the user to navigate back and forth through their browsing history.

The other methods mentioned are not used for creating new history entries. For example, replaceState() modifies the current history entry, while terms like addState() and setState() do not exist in the context of the history API. This distinction is important for understanding how to effectively manipulate the browser history within a Java