How does routing work in ASP.NET MVC for APIs?

How does routing work in ASP.NET MVC for APIs?

In ASP.NET MVC, routing is the mechanism that maps incoming requests to the appropriate controller actions. It uses a routing table defined in the RouteConfig class.

Can you explain how to define custom routes?

Sure! You can define custom routes in the RouteConfig.cs file using the MapRoute method. You specify the URL pattern and the default controller and action.

What are attribute routes?

Attribute routing allows you to define routes directly on your controller actions using attributes. This provides more control over the routing.

How do I handle route parameters?

You can handle route parameters by defining them in the route template, like this: "{controller}/{action}/{id}". The 'id' can be accessed in your action method.

What if I want to create a catch-all route?

You can create a catch-all route by using a wildcard parameter in your route definition, like this: "{*url}". This will match any URL that hasn't been matched by previous routes.