$location.path() vs $http.get() - AngularJS

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What is the difference between $location.path() and $http.get() in AngularJS ? Both seem to be working the same way in my application (I'm using the calls in a function of my application's controller to respond to a form submission) , but I feel like I'm missing something.

Any help would appreciated. Thanks.

rough answer - window.location = YOUR_URL VS. var req = new XMLHttpRequest(); req.open("GET", YOUR_URL, true); req.send(); Redirect Vs. Asynchronous Request For Data — Praveen Puglia
– Praveen Puglia, Commented May 29, 2015 at 14:18

Pankaj Parkar · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-29 14:09:10Z

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$http.get() is generally used for an API call, typically you will retrieve some data with this function.

The $http service also has functions for POST, PUT, DELETE, etc... most HTTP verbs are included to call an external API.

$location.path() is mainly used for changing the url of your application, the $location service can only issue GET requests and is generally for reading/changing the url of your own, internal application

edited May 29, 2015 at 14:09

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