Imperative Routing
Imperative routing is a programming approach where navigation between views or pages in an application is explicitly controlled through code commands, such as function calls or method invocations, rather than being declaratively defined. It allows developers to programmatically trigger route changes based on dynamic conditions, user interactions, or application state. This method is commonly used in web and mobile applications to handle complex navigation logic, such as redirects after form submissions or conditional page flows.
Developers should learn imperative routing when building applications that require fine-grained control over navigation, such as handling authentication redirects, implementing multi-step wizards, or managing state-dependent page transitions. It is particularly useful in scenarios where navigation decisions depend on runtime data or user actions, as it provides flexibility to programmatically manipulate the routing stack. For example, in React applications with React Router, developers use the `useNavigate` hook or `history` object to imperatively navigate based on API responses or form validations.