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API Route Returns 404 After Refactoring

An API endpoint that was working correctly now returns 404 Not Found errors after Cursor refactored your route definitions. The route is no longer accessible even though the handler exists.

Route registration or path may have been broken during the refactoring.

Error Messages You Might See

404 Not Found Cannot GET /api/endpoint Route is not registered Path not found
404 Not FoundCannot GET /api/endpointRoute is not registeredPath not found

Common Causes

  1. Route path changed or typo introduced in endpoint URL
  2. Route handler file moved but import not updated
  3. Router not mounted to app or removed from main server file
  4. Route method changed (GET to POST) without updating client
  5. Route registered after 404 catch-all middleware

How to Fix It

Verify route is mounted: app.use('/api', routes). Check full path: app.get('/api/users') vs router.get('/users'). Verify route HTTP method matches client. Place routes before 404 handler. Log all registered routes: app._router.stack.forEach().

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I debug route issues?

Log all routes on startup. Use middleware to log every request. Check that full path is correct (include /api prefix).

What's route parameter vs query?

Parameter: /users/:id (in path). Query: /users?sort=name (in URL). Use req.params vs req.query.

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