Paths are the fundamental way to navigate through a web application. They define the routes that the server will respond to, and they are essential for creating a structured and organized application.
Basic Structure
A path typically consists of a base URL, followed by a series of segments that represent different parts of the application. For example, in the path /Documentation/en/Introduction_to_Paths, the segments are:
/Documentation: This is the base path for documentation./en: This segment specifies the language of the documentation.Introduction_to_Paths: This is the specific page within the documentation.
Using Paths
When a client makes a request to a path, the server will process that request and respond accordingly. For example, if you navigate to /Documentation/en/Introduction_to_Paths in your browser, the server will return this page.
Common Path Patterns
Here are some common patterns you might encounter in paths:
- GET: Used to retrieve data from a server.
- POST: Used to send data to a server to create or update a resource.
- PUT: Used to update a resource on the server.
- DELETE: Used to delete a resource from the server.
Example Usage
Suppose you have an API that allows you to get information about a user. The path for this might look like this: /users/{user_id}. You can use this path to retrieve information about a specific user by providing the user's ID in the URL.
More Information
To learn more about paths and how to use them effectively in your application, check out our Advanced Path Techniques.