gistfile1.js

(function($){
  /* router */
  var AppRouter = Backbone.Router.extend({
    routes: {
      "": "home",
    }
  });
  
  var app_router = new AppRouter;
  app_router.on('route:home', function( id ){
  /*stuff*/
  });
  Backbone.history.start({ pushState: true });
})(jQuery);