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Route Handlers in the App Router: how do you define them and what are they used for?

Answer

You create a `route.ts`/`route.js` file and export HTTP methods like `GET`, `POST`. Handlers use the Web `Request`/`Response` APIs. They’re used for custom APIs, webhooks, or backend logic without a separate server.

export async function GET() {
  return Response.json({ ok: true })
}

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