Can I execute a link after a preventDefault()?

Question

Code :

$('#myLink').click(function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    ...

    if (someCondition) {
        ... code ...
    } else {
        ... execute the link
    }
});

I'd like, if someCondition is false, execute the original href of the link (so, go that link, changing the page). Is it this possible?

Answer 1

$('#myLink').click(function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    ...

    if (someCondition) {
      //do stuff
    } else {
        location.href = $(this).attr('href');
    }
});

Answer 2

Just move the preventDefault inside the if/else statement:

$('#myLink').click(function (e) {

    ...

    if (someCondition) {
        e.preventDefault();

        ... code ...

    } else {
        ... execute the link
    }
});