What is Routing?

What is this skill?

Routing is the mechanism that determines which page to show when a user visits a URL or submits a form. In the prototype kit, routes connect URLs to views and control how users navigate through your prototype.

Why is it important?

• User journeys – Routes define the paths users take through your service
• Form handling – Routes process form submissions and determine what happens next
• Dynamic content – Routes can pass data to pages, enabling personalised experiences
• Branching logic – Routes enable different paths based on user input

Where to learn more

• GOV.UK Prototype Kit: Create routes
• Express.js routing basics