Introduction to File-Based Routing
Explore the concept of file-based routing in NuxtJS and understand how it automatically generates routes from the pages directory. Learn about index, basic, dynamic, and nested routes, and how this system improves development efficiency and code organization for server-side rendered Vue applications.
In NuxtJS, developers are not typically required to use Vue Router anymore to create page routes. Instead, page routes are automatically created for every file added to the pages directory.
This lesson will highlight the different ways by which this can be done in Nuxt.
Benefits of file-based routing
File-based routing might seem a little weird at first glance, however, it does have some benefits to support its use.
Simpler configuration
With file-based routing, it is not necessary to set up a configuration file to define the connection between a route and the corresponding page. Instead, the route for a page is inferred from the name of the page file and the directory structure.
Improved developer experience
The ability to create pages and routes simultaneously eliminates some pain points in the application development process. Additionally, the code organization fostered by file-based routing makes debugging routes easier, as the page component has a similar file path to the URL in the browser.
Customization
File-based routing provides developers with the flexibility to create customized routes. Dynamic routes can be created by naming the page file with a dynamic parameter. Nested routes can be created by adding routes and an index file to the same directory within the pages directory. And dynamic ...
