Difference Between window.open() and window.location.href

In this tutorial i will let u know difference between window.location.href and window.open(), both are very important way to redirect user to a target location,both function are commonly used by web developer.

I have explianed below about difference Between Window.location.href and Window.open () methods in JavaScript.

Simple use and Example of window.open() method

This a JavaScript method, it takes a target URL as a parameter where you want to redirect user. This function also have many optional parameters. This method will open target URL in new window on browser.
For example:

window.open('http://google.com');

Simple use and Example of window.location.href method

This is not a method, it’s a property .This property tell to you the current URL location of the browser. This property used to set target URL and user will redirect the page in same window.

window.location.href = 'http://google.com';

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