What are the default routes in ASP.NET MVC?

What are the default routes in ASP.NET MVC?

In ASP.NET MVC, the default route is defined in the RouteConfig class. It typically looks like this:

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

This means that if you navigate to the root URL, it will direct you to the Index action of the Home controller.

Can you explain what each part of the route means?

Sure! The route consists of three parts:

1. controller: This is the name of the controller class that handles the request.
2. action: This is the method within the controller that will be executed.
3. id: This is an optional parameter that can be used to pass additional data to the action method.

What happens if I don't specify an action or controller?

If you don't specify an action or controller, the default values will be used. In the default route, it will go to the Home controller and the Index action.

Can I customize the default route?

Yes, you can customize the default route by modifying the parameters in the MapRoute method. You can change the default controller, action, or even add new routes as needed.