Zend Framework – Shorten the parameter URL by using custom routes

If you want to consolidate a single parameter into the URL path, it is possible via Zend Rewrite.

For instance, you currently have mysite.com/users/edit/userid/1234 and would like to use mysite.com/users/edit/1234.

To do this, edit the bootstrap.php file and include the following code:

    protected function _initRoutes()
    {
        $router = Zend_Controller_Front::getInstance()->getRouter();
        $route = new Zend_Controller_Router_Route('users/edit/:userid',array('controller' =>; 'users','action' => 'edit'));
        $router->addRoute('usersedit',$route);
        return $router;
    }

In your users controller – editAction() method, you will now be able to access the $userid variable with the shorter URL (mysite.com/users/edit/1234)
(Very basic example)

$request = $this->getRequest();
$userid = $request->userid;