Sails.js in Action

Chapter 12. Embedded data and associations

This chapter covers

• Using embedded records and associations to create relationships between models
• Reducing duplicative code by creating a service
• Understanding the differences between one-way and two-way associations

In chapter 11, we examined the new requirements of a market-based pivot that significantly enhanced and extended the features of Brushfire. We applied our frontend-first approach to the requirements. Using this approach compelled us to make design decisions in advance of implementing the backend, thereby reducing the likelihood of second-guessing based on inadequate information. Essentially, we wanted to eliminate questions that begin with “I didn’t know that....” Our work in chapter ...