Fixing Broken Links After a Route Change

In the ongoing development of devlog-ist/landing, we recently addressed an issue where shared links were leading to 404 errors. This highlights the importance of maintaining consistent URL structures, especially when integrating with external services.

The Problem: Singular vs. Plural

The core problem stemmed from a mismatch between the URL path expected by LinkedIn and Dev.to versus the actual route defined in our application. External services were generating URLs using the plural 'posts/' (e.g., /posts/{slug}), while our internal route was configured with the singular 'post/' (e.g., /post/{post}).

The Solution: Enforcing Consistency

To resolve this, we updated the application's routing configuration to use the plural 'posts/' path. This ensures that URLs generated by external platforms correctly map to the corresponding resources within our application. It's a small change with a significant impact on usability and link sharing.

Small inconsistencies can lead to broken links and frustrated users. Maintaining consistent URL structures across your application and external integrations is crucial for a seamless user experience. Check the full article for more details.