Path/case Converter

Transform text to path/case format for file paths and URLs.

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Output

Examples

Example 1

user profile settings

Example 2

API_PRODUCTS_LIST

Example 3

blog-post-comments

Understanding Path/case Convention

Path/case formats text as URL or file paths using forward slashes to separate words: 'user profile settings' becomes 'user/profile/settings'. Each word is lowercased and arranged as hierarchical path segments, creating navigable resource structures.

Forward slashes create logical hierarchy: 'blog/react/hooks' implies a three-level structure with blog as parent, react as category, and hooks as specific content. This mirrors file system directory structures and RESTful resource nesting.

Lowercase consistency avoids case-sensitivity issues. Unix filesystems treat 'User/Profile' and 'user/profile' as different paths, while Windows treats them identically. Lowercase path/case ensures cross-platform compatibility without ambiguity.

Where Path/case is Applied

RESTful API endpoints use path/case for resource hierarchy: '/api/users/123/orders/456' represents nested resources. Each segment identifies a resource level, making API structure self-documenting and predictable for developers.

File directory structures follow path/case naturally: 'src/components/user/profile' organizes code hierarchically. Converting descriptive text to path/case generates logical folder structures for project scaffolding.

Frontend routing systems use path/case for URL routes: React Router '/products/electronics/laptops', Next.js '/blog/web-development/react'. These human-readable paths improve SEO and user experience while mapping to component hierarchies.

Content organization in CMSs relies on path/case taxonomy: 'content/blog/tutorials/beginner' creates nested categories. Path structure enables breadcrumb navigation and logical content grouping without database complexity.

Path/case Conversion Challenges

Determining appropriate hierarchy depth is subjective. 'React hooks tutorial' could become 'react/hooks/tutorial' or 'tutorials/react/hooks' or 'react-hooks/tutorial'. Conversion tools cannot infer correct nesting—manual structure design is required.

Special characters and spaces need careful handling. 'User Settings & Preferences' should become 'user/settings/preferences' (stripping ampersand) or 'user/settings-and-preferences' (spelling out). Mixing slashes with other separators creates inconsistent paths.

Leading and trailing slashes have semantic meaning. '/api/users' (absolute path) differs from 'api/users' (relative path). Converters may inconsistently add or omit leading slashes, affecting routing behavior.

Single-word inputs produce non-hierarchical paths. 'dashboard' becomes just 'dashboard' without slashes. Path/case is only meaningful for multi-word inputs that benefit from hierarchical organization.

Best Practices for Path/case Usage

Design hierarchy before converting: Decide resource nesting logically. 'blog category post' becomes 'blog/category/post', not arbitrary 'post/blog/category'. Structure should reflect actual relationships, not just word order.

Keep segment count reasonable: Paths deeper than 3-4 levels become unwieldy. '/content/blog/web-development/frontend/react/hooks/use-effect' is excessive—flatten hierarchy or use query parameters for filters.

Use consistent naming across segments: If one path uses 'user-profiles', another should not use 'userProfiles'. Stick to one convention (kebab-case within segments) for predictable, maintainable route structures.

Validate route uniqueness: 'products/new' as both a page and a product ID creates conflicts. Reserve keywords like 'new', 'edit', 'create' to avoid collision with dynamic segments in routing systems.

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