Best Practices and Tips for routes.json

This document outlines best practices and tips for working with routes.json in your application.

Organizing routes.json

1. Group related routes: Keep related routes together for better readability.
2. Use meaningful keys: Choose descriptive keys that reflect the purpose of each route.
3. Maintain a consistent structure: Follow a consistent pattern when defining routes.

Naming Conventions

1. Use kebab-case for paths: e.g., /user-profile instead of /userProfile.
2. Use camelCase for keys: e.g., "userProfile" instead of "user-profile".
3. Be consistent with authority strings: Use a consistent naming pattern for permissions.

Security Considerations

1. Always set the auth field: Explicitly define authentication requirements for each route.
2. Use granular permissions: Prefer specific permissions over broad ones.
3. Regularly audit your routes: Review and update permissions as your application evolves.

Performance Optimization

1. Minimize the use of wildcards: Be specific with route paths when possible.
2. Use exact matching: Set "exact": true for routes that don't have children.
3. Optimize loader usage: Only use loaders when necessary to avoid unnecessary data fetching.

Maintainability

1. Keep routes.json DRY: Use variables or functions to generate repeated configurations.
2. Document complex configurations: Add comments for non-obvious setups.
3. Version control: Keep track of changes to routes.json in your version control system.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Check for typos: Many issues stem from simple typing errors.
2. Verify file paths: Ensure all referenced component paths are correct.
3. Test authentication flows: Regularly test different auth scenarios.
4. Monitor for circular dependencies: Avoid circular references in your route structure.

By following these best practices, you can create a more maintainable, secure, and efficient routing configuration for your application.

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