Working with query parameters
Query strings and parameters are parts of a URL that allow you to pass optional data to a web application. They appear after the ? symbol in a URL and consist of key-value pairs, separated by = and joined by &. The use of query parameters is useful for filtering data, pagination, and passing user-specific information without altering the URL structure significantly.
Let’s enhance the routing by allowing the conditional passing of an event date that will be loaded dynamically.
Getting ready
Before exploring query parameters, do the following:
- Create a
Chapter09/Recipe03directory – this will be your working directory - Copy
ExternalEventManagerfrom the Working with parameterized routes recipe or theChapter09/Recipe02directory in the GitHub repository
How to do it…
Follow these instructions to intercept values from query parameters:
- Navigate to the
@codeblock of theExternalEventManagerand...
