Routing Guidelines is a new feature that makes query routing in MySQL Architectures more dynamic, flexible, and declarative. It enables rapid adaptation to changes, tailored routing for specific application needs, and seamless query distribution in MySQL InnoDB Cluster, ClusterSet, and ReplicaSet topologies. This talk introduces the concept and its technical details, offering practical insights and examples to give attendees a solid understanding of how Routing Guidelines enable smarter, scalable, and more resilient MySQL Database Architectures.