Nested Routes with React Router v4/v5: A Simplified Guide

When working with React Router, nesting routes is a crucial technique for organizing your application's navigation. However, newcomers often face challenges setting up nested routes. This article aims to simplify the process using React Router v4/v5.

React Router v4 introduced a significant shift in how routes are nested. Instead of nesting , you now nest them within s. This change enhances flexibility and allows for more straightforward route configuration.

For example, suppose you want to split your app into a frontend and an admin area, rendering different layouts and styles for each. In this case, you would use s to nest the routes:

In this configuration:

• The frontend routes (/home, /about) are rendered within the Frontpage component.
• The admin routes (/home, /users) are rendered within the Backend component.
• Both Frontpage and Backend components have their own unique layout and style, allowing you to customize the frontend and admin areas independently.

By following these simplified steps, you can easily set up nested routes using React Router v4/v5. Remember to nest routes within s, and each nested component can have its own layout and style, providing flexibility and enhancing the organization of your React app's navigation.