Configuring routes is the process of defining the map of your application. It's where you declare which URL leads to which piece of content.
1The Importance of Order
Angular's router uses a 'First-Match Wins' strategy. When the URL changes, it starts at the top of your routes array and checks each path sequentially. This is why more specific routes (like /users/profile) must come BEFORE more general routes (like /users). Most importantly, the wildcard route (**) must always be the last entry, otherwise it will intercept every navigation attempt before they can match your intended paths.
2Redirection Logic
Redirects are essential for a good UX. Instead of leaving the user on a blank screen at the root domain, use redirectTo to guide them to your primary feature. The pathMatch: 'full' property is critical here: without it, the empty string '' would technically match every URL (since every string starts with an empty string), potentially causing infinite redirection loops.
