How can I perform a str_replace in JavaScript, replacing text in JavaScript?

Question

I want to use str_replace or its similar alternative to replace some text in JavaScript.

var text = \"this is some sample text that i want to re         


        

Answer 1

that function replaces only one occurrence.. if you need to replace multiple occurrences you should try this function: http://phpjs.org/functions/str_replace:527

Not necessarily. see the Hans Kesting answer:

city_name = city_name.replace(/ /gi,'_');