JavaScript reload() method

The reload() method in JavaScript is used to reload the current web page. It is a method of the location object, which represents the current URL of the page.

Here’s the syntax for using the reload() method:

location.reload();

When you call reload() without any arguments, it will reload the current page with the same URL. It is equivalent to clicking the browser’s refresh button.

You can also pass a boolean parameter to the reload() method to control whether the page should be reloaded from the server or from the browser cache. By default, if no argument is provided or if the argument is false, the page will be reloaded from the cache if available. If you pass true as the argument, the page will be reloaded from the server, bypassing the cache.

Here’s an example that demonstrates the usage of the reload() method:

// Reload the current page from the server
location.reload(true);

Keep in mind that reload() will reload the entire page, including all resources such as images, scripts, and stylesheets. Any unsaved data or changes on the page will be lost. If you need to perform some actions before reloading the page, make sure to handle them appropriately before calling the reload() method.