File-Based Routing
File-based routing is a routing paradigm where the file system structure of an application's source code directly defines the routes and pages of a web application. Instead of manually configuring routes in a separate file, the framework automatically maps files and directories to URLs based on their names and locations. This approach is commonly used in modern web frameworks to simplify routing setup and improve developer experience.
Developers should use file-based routing when building applications with frameworks that support it, such as Next.js, Nuxt.js, or SvelteKit, as it reduces boilerplate code and makes the routing structure intuitive and easy to maintain. It is particularly beneficial for projects with many pages or dynamic routes, as it automatically handles route generation and organization based on the file hierarchy, speeding up development and reducing errors.