ruting

Ruting is a term used in various contexts to refer to the selection and management of routes, though its exact meaning varies by domain. In computing and networking, ruting is often a variant spelling of routing, describing the process by which data packets are forwarded through a network. It encompasses routing algorithms, routing tables, and protocols (for example, dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and BGP) used to determine packet paths and adapt to topology changes.

In transportation and logistics, ruting refers to route planning and optimization for vehicles, shipments, or public transit. Practitioners aim to minimize travel time, distance, fuel consumption, or costs while respecting constraints such as delivery windows, vehicle capacity, and road restrictions. Modern ruting relies on combinatorial optimization, heuristic methods, and real-time data such as traffic feeds.

In some languages and historical contexts, "ruting" may appear as an older or regional variant spelling of "routing." The term is generally synonymous with routing in those uses, though contemporary English writing predominantly uses "routing."

See also routing.