How does ASP.NET MVC handle default routing for APIs?

How does ASP.NET MVC handle default routing for APIs?

ASP.NET MVC uses a routing engine to map incoming requests to the appropriate controller actions. By default, it uses a route template that includes parameters like controller and action.

Can you give me an example of a default route configuration?

Sure! A typical default route configuration in ASP.NET MVC looks like this:

routes.MapRoute(
    name: "Default",
    url: "{controller}/{action}/{id}",
    defaults: new { controller = "Home", action = "Index", id = UrlParameter.Optional }
);

What happens if I don't define a default route?

If you don't define a default route, the routing engine won't know how to handle incoming requests, which may lead to 404 errors.

Can I customize the default route?

Yes, you can customize the default route by changing the URL pattern and the default values in the route configuration.