NAME routing - RSX type-safe URL generation and route patterns SYNOPSIS Type-safe URL generation in PHP and JavaScript with automatic route discovery DESCRIPTION The RSX framework provides type-safe URL generation that ensures routes are valid at build time and prevents broken links. Unlike Laravel's route() helper which uses string names, RSX uses controller class names and actions, providing IDE autocompletion and refactoring safety. Key differences from Laravel: - Laravel: route('user.profile', $user) using named routes - RSX: Rsx::Route('User_Controller::profile', ['id' => $user->id]) Benefits: - No route name management required - Automatic route discovery from controller attributes - Same syntax works in both PHP and JavaScript - IDE autocompletion for controller names - Refactoring-safe (renaming controllers updates routes) BASIC USAGE Signature: Rsx::Route($action, $params = null) Rsx.Route(action, params = null) Where: - $action: Controller class, SPA action, or "Class::method" Defaults to 'index' method if no :: present - $params: Integer sets 'id', array/object provides named params PHP Syntax: use App\RSpade\Core\Rsx; // Generate URLs (defaults to 'index' method) $url = Rsx::Route('Demo_Index_Controller'); // /demo $url = Rsx::Route('Demo_Index_Controller::show'); // /demo/show $url = Rsx::Route('Demo_Index_Controller::show', 123); // /demo/123 $url = Rsx::Route('Demo_Index_Controller::show', ['id' => 123]); // /demo/123 // Use in redirects return redirect(Rsx::Route('Demo_Index_Controller')); JavaScript Syntax: // Generate URLs (defaults to 'index' method) const url = Rsx.Route('Demo_Index_Controller'); // /demo const url = Rsx.Route('Demo_Index_Controller::show'); // /demo/show const url = Rsx.Route('Demo_Index_Controller::show', 123); // /demo/123 const url = Rsx.Route('Demo_Index_Controller::show', {id: 123}); // /demo/123 // Use in navigation window.location.href = Rsx.Route('Demo_Index_Controller'); ROUTE PATTERNS Route Definition: Routes are defined using #[Route] attributes on controller methods: #[Auth('Permission::authenticated()')] #[Route('/users/:division/:id')] public static function show_user(Request $request, array $params = []) { // $params['division'] and $params['id'] contain URL values $division = $params['division']; $user_id = $params['id']; } Parameter Syntax: - :param - Required parameter in URL path - Routes without parameters use controller/action mapping - URL generation validates required parameters are provided URL Parameter Handling: - Required parameters (in pattern) must be provided or exception thrown - Extra parameters become query string (?key=value) - All values automatically URL encoded - Supports complex parameter patterns ROUTE ACCESS CONTROL All routes MUST have #[Auth] attribute for access control: #[Auth('Permission::anybody()')] #[Route('/')] public static function index(Request $request, array $params = []) { return rsx_view('Landing'); } Access Control Placement: 1. On route method - Applies to specific route 2. On pre_dispatch() - Applies to all routes in controller 3. Both - pre_dispatch checked first, then route Common Patterns: // Public route #[Auth('Permission::anybody()')] // Authenticated only #[Auth('Permission::authenticated()', message: 'Please log in', redirect: '/login')] // Custom permission with argument #[Auth('Permission::has_role("admin")')] // Multiple requirements (all must pass) #[Auth('Permission::authenticated()')] #[Auth('Permission::has_permission("edit")')] See controller(3) for complete #[Auth] documentation. ROUTE DISCOVERY Automatic Discovery: The manifest system automatically discovers routes by scanning for #[Route] attributes on controller static methods. Discovery Process: 1. Manifest scanner finds Route attributes during build 2. Routes extracted and cached in manifest 3. Bundle compilation injects routes into JavaScript 4. Both PHP and JS use same routing logic Controller Mapping: - Demo_Index_Controller maps to /demo route by default - User_Profile_Controller maps to /user/profile - Action methods create sub-routes: show -> /demo/show BUNDLE INTEGRATION Automatic Route Inclusion: Routes are automatically included in JavaScript bundles when controllers are in the bundle's include paths. Bundle Configuration: class My_Bundle extends Rsx_Bundle_Abstract { public static function define(): array { return [ 'include' => ['rsx/app/myapp'], 'include_routes' => ['rsx/app/admin'], // Additional route scanning ]; } } Route Availability: - Routes available in JavaScript when bundle renders - Same URL generation logic in both PHP and JavaScript - No manual route registration required ADVANCED PATTERNS Complex Parameter Examples: // Multiple parameters #[Route('/api/v1/users/:company/:division/:id')] $url = Rsx::Route('Api_V1_Users_Controller::show', ['company' => 'acme', 'division' => 'sales', 'id' => 123]); // Result: /api/v1/users/acme/sales/123 // Query parameters for extra values $url = Rsx::Route('Demo_Controller::show', ['id' => 123, 'format' => 'json', 'include' => 'profile']); // Result: /demo/123?format=json&include=profile // Complex objects as parameters $url = Rsx::Route('Demo_Controller', ['filter' => ['status' => 'active', 'type' => 'user']]); // Result: /demo?filter[status]=active&filter[type]=user Route Groups and Prefixes: Routes inherit prefixes from controller structure: - Backend_User_Controller -> /backend/user - Api_V1_User_Controller -> /api/v1/user - Admin_Reports_Controller -> /admin/reports Custom Route Patterns: #[Route('/custom/path/:id')] // Custom path #[Route('/api/:version/users/:id')] // Multiple segments #[Route('/files/:path*')] // Wildcard parameters JAVASCRIPT BUNDLE ROUTES Route Availability in JavaScript: Routes are injected into JavaScript bundles as part of the Rsx framework initialization. No manual configuration required. Bundle Route Extraction: // Routes automatically extracted from included controllers class Frontend_Bundle extends Rsx_Bundle_Abstract { public static function define(): array { return [ 'include' => [ 'rsx/app/frontend', // Controllers here get routes extracted 'rsx/app/shared', // Additional controller directories ], ]; } } Runtime Route Access: // Routes available after bundle loads if (typeof Rsx !== 'undefined') { const url = Rsx.Route('Demo_Index_Controller'); } ERROR HANDLING Missing Route Errors: - PHP: RouteNotFoundException when controller/action not found - JavaScript: Error thrown when route not available in bundle - Development: Clear error messages with suggestions Parameter Validation: - Required parameters must be provided - Invalid parameter types rejected - URL encoding applied automatically Bundle Configuration Errors: - Routes not available if controllers not in bundle includes - Clear error messages when routes missing from JavaScript DEBUGGING ROUTES View All Routes: php artisan rsx:routes # List all discovered routes Test Route Generation: php artisan rsx:debug /demo --eval="Rsx.Route('Demo_Index_Controller')" Route Information: php artisan rsx:manifest:show # View route cache in manifest COMMON PATTERNS Controller Navigation: // Redirect to another controller public static function handle_form(Request $request, array $params = []) { // Process form... return redirect(Rsx::Route('Dashboard_Index_Controller')); } AJAX URL Generation: // Generate URLs for AJAX calls const apiUrl = Rsx.Route('Api_User_Controller::update', {id: userId}); fetch(apiUrl, {method: 'POST', body: formData}); Form Action URLs: // Generate form action URLs
Link Generation: // Generate navigation links Dashboard TROUBLESHOOTING Route Not Found: - Verify controller exists and has #[Route] attribute - Check controller is in manifest-scanned directories - Ensure manifest rebuilt after adding new routes JavaScript Route Unavailable: - Verify controller included in bundle configuration - Check bundle compiles without errors - Ensure bundle renders in HTML output Parameter Errors: - Required parameters must match route pattern exactly - Parameter names are case-sensitive - Use array syntax for multiple parameters URL Generation Issues: - Check for typos in controller names - Verify action method exists on controller - Ensure route pattern matches expected parameters SEE ALSO controller - Controller patterns and route attributes bundle_api - Bundle system and JavaScript integration manifest_api - Route discovery and caching system