Beginning Backbone.js

Introduction

Creating web applications in JavaScript in a well-structured manner can be difficult, but libraries such as Backbone have introduced much needed clarity. Since its release in 2010, Backbone.js has been considered one of the best options for dealing with large application code bases.

When I first used Backbone, I was impressed with its unopinionated nature and the clarity of the code. With the extensive level of community support and extensions available, there seemed to be very little Backbone could not accomplish.

Clearly, many other developers and organizations have been equally impressed with Backbone. You’ll find it at the center of many applications and web sites that you regularly use, from the New York Times to Airbnb to ...