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Route Groups `(group)`: what are they and why use them?

Answer

Route Groups let you group routes and share layouts without affecting the URL path. The folder name in parentheses is not part of the route. It’s useful for organizing large apps (e.g., separate marketing vs app) while keeping clean URLs.

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