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Backbone.js Framework

Discussions center on Backbone.js as a lightweight MVC JavaScript framework, including pros/cons, comparisons to AngularJS, Knockout.js, and React, and experiences structuring frontend applications.

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bambax • Dec 20, 2014 • View on HN

I use and love Backbone, how does this compare? What are the pros and cons of each approach?

laureny • Dec 18, 2012 • View on HN

How does Backbone.js compare with AngularJS?

sehr • Jan 14, 2015 • View on HN

Might want to check out React eventually, it vibes pretty well with existing Backbone apps

rememberlenny • Jul 24, 2015 • View on HN

+1 for Backbone. It is very well documented

pleasebehonest • Mar 16, 2012 • View on HN

Is Backbone.js worth it for interactive web pages that don't require posting to a server?

visarga • Oct 11, 2013 • View on HN

How is Backbone faring against AngularJS these days ?

flashley • Mar 6, 2015 • View on HN

Looks awesome! Why backbone instead of angular though?

ishbits • Dec 22, 2012 • View on HN

Backbone.js. I'm a backend developer but need to get up to speed on the new ways of doing the frontend.

joepour • Jan 17, 2014 • View on HN

What are the reasons these people cite for not using Backbone?

herge • Feb 9, 2012 • View on HN

I have a hard time seeing the advantages of backbone.js over something simpler like knockout.js. Is it that good? Is it a question of having a complicated enough webapp?