How we can set default route in NUXTJS

In Nuxt.js, setting up the default route typically involves several steps, including creating and configuring page components and possibly modifying nuxt.config.js to meet specific requirements. The following are the specific steps:

1. Organizing Your Page Structure

In Nuxt.js, routes are automatically generated based on .vue files in the pages directory. For example, assume your pages directory structure is as follows:

shell
pages/
--| user/
-----| index.vue
--| index.vue

This will automatically generate the following routes:

• / maps to pages/index.vue
• /user maps to pages/user/index.vue

2. Modifying the Default Route

If you want to change the default route (e.g., make the application default to /user instead of /), you can achieve this through several methods:

Method 1: Using Redirects

In the nuxt.config.js file, you can use the extendRoutes method of the router property to customize route configuration, for example, to set up redirects:

javascript
export default {
  router: {
    extendRoutes(routes, resolve) {
      routes.push({
        path: '/',
        redirect: '/user'
      });
    }
  }
}

This way, when accessing /, users are automatically redirected to /user.

Method 2: Adjusting Page Structure

Another simple method is to adjust your page structure directory and files, placing the page you want to be the default at the root position of index.vue:

shell
pages/
--| index.vue  // Move the original user/index.vue content here
--| otherpage.vue

3. Using Middleware to Control Access

If you need more complex logic to determine the default page (e.g., based on whether the user is logged in), you can use middleware to control routing. Create a middleware and use it in the required pages or layouts:

javascript
// middleware/redirect.js
export default function ({ store, redirect }) {
  // Assume a state to check if the user is logged in
  if (!store.state.authenticated) {
    return redirect('/login')
  }
}

Then, use it in nuxt.config.js or in page components:

javascript
export default {
  middleware: 'redirect'
}

Conclusion

The above are several methods to set up default routes in Nuxt.js. Depending on your specific requirements (e.g., project size, user permissions), you can choose the most suitable method to implement.