To effectively configure redirects, rewrites, and headers in your Epycbyte setup, follow these organized steps:
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Redirection Setup:
- Use redirects for temporary URL changes or when you want the client to recognize the change (307 status).
- Example: Redirect "/posts/:id" to "/blog/:id" temporarily.
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Rewrite Configuration:
- Utilize rewrites for dynamic content where the URL structure needs modification without altering the resource.
- Example: Serve all unmatched paths with "/index.html" for SPAs.
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Header Application:
- Add headers to enhance caching, security, or other HTTP attributes.
- Example: Set Cache-Control for favicon.ico and static assets.
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Regex Handling:
- In routes, escape dots to avoid unintended character matching.
- Use rewrites without escaping dots for precise regex patterns.
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Negative Lookaheads:
- Implement negative lookaheads in routes to prevent infinite loops, redirecting only specific paths like "/maintenance".
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Case Sensitivity:
- Use rewrites or redirects instead of routes to avoid case-insensitive matching issues, ensuring unique URLs and SEO-friendly practices.
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Order of Processing:
- Epycbyte processes redirects before rewrites.
- Headers are applied by default unless specified otherwise.
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Testing and Validation:
- Test each configuration individually, starting with simple redirects and gradually adding complexity.
- Ensure headers don't interfere with existing configurations.