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URL Rewriting vs Client-Side Routing

Developers should learn URL rewriting to improve website usability, search engine optimization (SEO), and maintainability by creating readable URLs that are easier for users and search engines to understand meets developers should learn client-side routing when building modern single-page applications (spas) with frameworks like react, angular, or vue. Here's our take.

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URL Rewriting

Developers should learn URL rewriting to improve website usability, search engine optimization (SEO), and maintainability by creating readable URLs that are easier for users and search engines to understand

URL Rewriting

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Developers should learn URL rewriting to improve website usability, search engine optimization (SEO), and maintainability by creating readable URLs that are easier for users and search engines to understand

Pros

  • +It is essential for implementing permanent redirects (e
  • +Related to: apache-http-server, nginx

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Client-Side Routing

Developers should learn client-side routing when building modern single-page applications (SPAs) with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue

Pros

  • +js, as it enables faster navigation, reduces server load, and improves perceived performance by avoiding full page refreshes
  • +Related to: single-page-applications, react-router

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use URL Rewriting if: You want it is essential for implementing permanent redirects (e and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Client-Side Routing if: You prioritize js, as it enables faster navigation, reduces server load, and improves perceived performance by avoiding full page refreshes over what URL Rewriting offers.

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The Bottom Line
URL Rewriting wins

Developers should learn URL rewriting to improve website usability, search engine optimization (SEO), and maintainability by creating readable URLs that are easier for users and search engines to understand

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