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What is the 'History API' in HTML5?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
It allows manipulation of the browser session history and URL without a page reload.
Deep explanation
Using pushState and replaceState, Single Page Applications (SPAs) can update the URL in the address bar to match the current view, enabling the 'back' button to work correctly without fetching a new HTML page.
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