Routing

Routing is a fundamental concept in web development and networking that determines how requests are directed to appropriate handlers or destinations. In web applications, it maps URLs to specific functions or components, enabling navigation and content delivery. In networking, it involves forwarding data packets across networks based on IP addresses and routing tables.

Also known as: URL routing, client-side routing, server-side routing, route handling, path mapping

Why learn Routing?

Developers should learn routing to build dynamic, multi-page web applications with clean URL structures and efficient navigation, such as in single-page applications (SPAs) or server-side rendered sites. It's essential for implementing features like user authentication, content management, and SEO-friendly URLs, and is widely used in frameworks like React Router, Angular Router, and Express.js.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: Routing
• tutorial: React Router Tutorial
• course: FreeCodeCamp: Learn Express.js and Routing
• video: Networking Basics: Routing Explained (YouTube)