Difference between [removed].assign() and [removed].replace()

Question

What is the difference between window.location.assign() and window.location.replace(), when both redirect to a new page?

Answer 1

1. location.assign():

   To assign route path by passing path into it. Assign will give you a history even after path was assigned.

   Usage Method: Value should be passed into it.

   Eg: location.assign("http://google.com")

2. location.replace():

   It helps to replace path if you don't want to keep history. It won't give you a history once you replace its path.

   Usage Method: Value should be passed into it.

   Eg: location.replace("http://google.com")