Backbone.js is a lightweight JavaScript library that provides structure to web applications by offering models, views, collections, and events. It's often used with Underscore.js for utility functions and follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architectural pattern.

Core Concepts

  • Model: Represents data and business logic. Use Model.extend() to create custom models.
    model
  • View: Binds UI elements to models. Renders templates with view.render().
    view
  • Collection: Manages groups of models. Extends Collection for custom data sets.
    collection
  • Router: Handles URL routing and navigation. Define routes with router.route().
    router
  • Events: Facilitates communication between components. Use events.trigger() and events.on().
    events

Key Features

  • Lightweight and flexible
  • Promotes separation of concerns
  • Integrates with Underscore.js for data manipulation
  • Easy to learn for JavaScript developers

Use Cases

  • Single-page applications (SPAs)
  • Data-driven interfaces
  • Projects requiring MVC structure
  • Rapid prototyping

For deeper exploration, check our Backbone.js Tutorials section to learn how to build real-world applications with this framework.

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