Index Routes & Layout Routes

Understand the importance of index and layout routes, and implement them in a React application.

The react-router provides two time-saving features. The index and layout routes keep us from having to write the same code repetitively. In this lesson, we’ll explore how to implement these features in our application.

What is the index route?

The index route is a very useful react-router feature. Let’s explore it by using an example. Run the following exercise coding widget and click on the URL next to “Your app can be found at:” to open the application in a new tab.

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