What is the difference between path() and re_path()?

path() is the modern, highly-readable standard using angle brackets like . re_path() is the older method that requires you to write complex Regular Expressions. You only need re_path() for extremely complex, edge-case routing.

Why did I get a 'NoReverseMatch' error?

This fatal error occurs when you use `{% url 'my_name' %}` in a template, but Django cannot find any path in your entire project that was explicitly given `name='my_name'`.

What happens if two paths match the same URL?

Django evaluates the `urlpatterns` array strictly from top to bottom. The very first path pattern that mathematically matches the incoming string will immediately capture the request, and Django stops searching.

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