What are some examples of the popstate event in JavaScript?

Can you explain what the popstate event is in JavaScript?

The popstate event is triggered when the active history entry changes. It's commonly used with the History API.

Can you give me an example of how to use the popstate event?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

window.onpopstate = function(event) {
    if (event.state) {
        console.log('State: ', event.state);
    }
};

This code listens for popstate events and logs the state object.

What kind of scenarios would I use the popstate event?

You would use it in single-page applications (SPAs) to manage navigation and state changes without reloading the page.

Are there any limitations to using the popstate event?

Yes, the popstate event only fires for history entries created by pushState or replaceState, not for regular navigation.