Imperative Navigation
Imperative navigation is a programming approach where developers explicitly control navigation actions, such as redirecting users or changing views, through direct code commands rather than declarative configurations. It is commonly used in web and mobile applications to handle dynamic routing, conditional redirects, or programmatic page transitions. This method provides fine-grained control over navigation logic, often triggered by user interactions, API responses, or application state changes.
Developers should use imperative navigation when they need to programmatically manage navigation based on runtime conditions, such as after form submissions, authentication checks, or error handling. It is essential for implementing complex workflows, like multi-step wizards, or when declarative routing (e.g., using React Router's <Link>) is insufficient for dynamic scenarios. This approach is widely supported in frameworks like React Router, Vue Router, and Angular Router for building responsive, user-driven applications.