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After you are comfortable with basic routes, Link, and dynamic routes. Nested routes assume you can build a component and read route parameters, so building a shared layout is the natural next step.
A Roadmap to Mastering Routing in Modern React Applications
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In order: basic setup with a BrowserRouter, navigation with Link, dynamic routes with useParams, nested routes and layouts with Outlet, protected routes, 404 and error handling, data routers with loaders and actions, then lazy loading for performance.
Basic setup. Install React Router, wrap your app in a BrowserRouter, and add a couple of simple routes. Get comfortable with the structure before adding dynamic routes or layouts.
When your app grows beyond simple fetches in useEffect. Loaders and actions tie data fetching and mutations to routes, which keeps components clean in larger apps. Learn them after you understand the basics.
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