Question 1

How to use matchit with Express.js?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate matchit by parsing routes and using match() in a custom middleware or route handler. For example, parse your routes array, then in an Express route, call match(req.path, routes) to find the matching pattern and extract params with exec().

Question 2

matchit vs path-to-regexp: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose matchit for raw speed and simplicity in basic URL matching, as benchmarks show it's faster. Opt for path-to-regexp if you need regex flexibility, nested routes, or integration with frameworks that rely on its pattern syntax.

Question 3

Can matchit handle query parameters or hash fragments?

Accepted Answer

No, matchit focuses on pathname matching only. The exec() function notes that querystrings are included in the output, so you'd need to strip them manually. Hash fragments are not addressed in the API.

Question 4

How to implement optional parameters in matchit?

Accepted Answer

Use the '?' suffix in route patterns, like '/foo/:bar?'. When parsed, it creates a segment with type 3, and match() will handle URLs with or without that parameter, as shown in the README example.

Question 5

What's the bundle size of matchit?

Accepted Answer

matchit is lightweight, though exact size isn't listed. Its minimal codebase and reliance on string operations suggest a small footprint, similar to related projects like regexparam which is 285B.

Question 6

Is matchit suitable for client-side routing in SPAs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its fast matching and small size make it a good fit, but you'll need to build the routing logic around it, as it doesn't provide history integration or component binding out of the box.

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