In many cases, a route name is something you might need to get something done in Drupal 8. For example to generate a link, or maybe create a local task in your module.
If you are like me, you might have already started planning the upgrade to Drupal 8.5, now that the first release candidate is out. It's awesome by the way, among other things, thanks to the incredible work done with layout builder.
The annual meeting of Drupal enthusiasts in Norway (and elsewhere) will take place on the 11th of November, with community sprints happening November 12th.