History

History in web development context refers to the History API, a browser interface for managing session history and enabling single-page application (SPA) navigation. The API provides methods like pushState() and replaceState() to modify the browser's URL and history stack without triggering full page reloads. History allows developers to create dynamic, app-like experiences where content changes without navigating to new pages. The API is fundamental to modern JavaScript frameworks and routing libraries for implementing client-side navigation. It enables the browser's back and forward buttons to work correctly in single-page applications. The History API also provides events for detecting when users navigate through their session history. Common use cases include infinite scroll implementations, tabbed interfaces, and multi-step forms that preserve state in the URL.