Defining routes in Vue Router establishes the navigation structure and component mapping for single-page applications with flexible configuration options. As the creator of CoreUI with extensive Vue.js development experience, I’ve implemented complex routing systems in enterprise applications and component libraries. From my expertise, the most effective approach is configuring route objects with path patterns, component mappings, and metadata for comprehensive navigation control. This pattern provides the foundation for all Vue Router functionality including nested routes, dynamic segments, and route guards.

Using Vue Router enables single-page application navigation with dynamic route management, providing seamless user experiences without full page reloads. With over 25 years of experience in software development and as the creator of CoreUI, I’ve implemented Vue Router extensively in enterprise applications and complex user interfaces. From my expertise, the most effective approach is configuring routes with components, using router-link for navigation, and router-view for component rendering. This pattern provides declarative routing that integrates seamlessly with Vue’s reactive system and component architecture.