Building Web Applications with Backbone

Attendees will learn to utilize Backbone and apply consistent best-practice approaches to application development. In addition to the basics, this training will dive into advanced topics encompassing the latest browser technologies.

Is this class right for you?

This class is for moderately experienced JavaScript developers who are ready to build thin, powerful web applications using Backbone.js. If you’re comfortable writing web applications but new to Backbone - or familiar with Backbone and ready to build your first application - this class is ideal for you.

It would also be a good idea for you to feel comfortable with the concepts found in our Foundations of Programming with JavaScript and JavaScript Best Practices classes.

Agenda

Using real-life examples, attendees will learn to develop applications with a balance of flexibility and structure. In addition to the basics, this training will dive into advanced topics encompassing the latest browser technology such as offline storage, WebSockets and routing with the HTML5 History API.

In this three-day course, we’ll cover:

  • When to use Backbone
  • Intro to using RESTful APIs and MVC
  • Backbone Models
  • Backbone Collections
  • Backbone Views
  • Backbone Router
  • History Management
  • Best Practices for Structuring your Application
  • Testing & Debugging your Application
  • Taking the application real-time (Using WebSockets)
  • Playing Nice with Third-party APIs
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