Backbone.js is a lightweight JavaScript library that provides structure to web applications by offering Models, Views, Collections, Events, Routers, and Templates. It’s designed to help developers organize code and manage dynamic data efficiently.

Core Concepts

  • Model
    Represents the data and business logic of your application.

    Model
  • View
    Handles the user interface and binds data to the DOM.

    View
  • Collection
    Manages a group of related Models.

    Collection
  • Events
    Enables communication between different parts of the app.

    Event
  • Router
    Maps URLs to application functions.

    Router
  • Templates
    Simplifies rendering dynamic content.

    Template

Getting Started

For a quick introduction, check out our Getting Started with Backbone.js guide. It covers basic setup and key features.