Next.js · Junior · Question 59 of 75

When should you use `router.push()` instead of `<Link>`?

✓Correct answer: For navigation that happens in code, e.g. after a form saves successfully
2Always - <Link> is deprecated
3For external links to other sites

Explanation

<Link> renders a real <a>, supports prefetching and opening in a new tab. Use useRouter only when there is no clickable link to render.

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