Vue Router is the official router for Vue 2, providing client-side routing and navigation for single-page applications built with that framework.
The tool solves the problem of managing navigation state and URL synchronization in Vue 2 applications. It works by mapping URL paths to Vue components, handling browser history, and managing the component tree as users navigate between routes. The router integrates deeply with Vue's reactivity system to keep the UI in sync with the current route.
Developers maintaining Vue 2 applications should be aware that both Vue 2 and Vue Router 3 have reached end of life. For new projects, Vue 3 users should adopt Vue Router 4 instead. The tool remains suitable for maintaining existing Vue 2 codebases that require routing functionality, but no new feature development is expected.
Maintainers respond to issues and pull requests within a day. Activity in the issue tracker centers on feature requests, requests for RFC discussion, and general discussion rather than bug fixes, reflecting the project's mature, stable state.
