Pipeline Curve Stability During Pipe Laying

Why does a field layout require some pipeline route layout with curves? Is a straight pipeline always the best option?

However, we are not in any perfect subsea world with a simple field layout, almost flat seabed, etc. Sometimes we'll have to conduct pipeline curve lay.

So how do you work on the pipeline curve stability, lay route, and vessel path during installation?

Which one is more critical and challenging to control between shallow, mid and deepwater pipeline curve lay?