Learn BACKBONE-JS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 22, 2025
Architecture
MVC-inspired structure
Models/Collections for data
Views for UI + event delegation
Routers for history/state
Event-driven interactions
Rendering Model
Manual DOM rendering
Event delegation
Template-based UI
Reactive events via Backbone.Events
Router-based navigation
Architectural Patterns
MVC-inspired architecture
View-driven event delegation
REST data synchronization
Modular view composition
History-based navigation
Real World Architectures
Complex CRM dashboards
Legacy enterprise SPAs
Email clients
Admin dashboards
Hybrid jQuery + Backbone apps
Design Principles
Small and focused
Unopinionated structure
Event-driven architecture
RESTful data sync
Minimal abstractions
Scalability Guide
Use Marionette for structure
Split views into modules
Use event aggregators
Avoid giant view files
Use collections wisely
Migration Guide
Replace Views with components (React/Vue)
Move Models->modern state managers
Replace Routers with SPA routers
Incrementally migrate modules
Bridge APIs via REST adapters