Convention-Based RoutingDefinition: Defines routing patterns in a central RouteConfig file (e.g., routes.MapRoute in RouteConfig.cs).Configuration: Routes are applied globally, based on predefined patterns.Flexibility: Less flexible for complex or specific scenarios.Readability: Routes are separated from controllers/actions, making them harder to trace.When to Use: Simple, consistent routing patterns across the application. Legacy MVC applications.Attribute RoutingDefinition: Defines routes directly on controller actions using attributes (e.g., [Route("api/products/{id}")]).Configuration: Routes are defined locally on controllers and actions.Flexibility: Highly flexible, allowing specific, fine-grained route definitions.Readability: Easier to trace routes as they are defined alongside the actions.When to Use: APIs and complex routing scenarios. Applications requiring custom routes for specific actions. Projects with microservices or RESTful services.
Use Attribute Routing When:You require greater control over the URL design.Your application demands custom, user-friendly, or SEO-friendly URLs.You’re developing RESTful APIs or need routes that don’t conform to standard conventions.