Learn BACKBONE-JS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 22, 2025
Practical Examples
Todo list application
Simple CRM dashboard
jQuery-heavy site with structure added
Lightweight SPA with routing
Admin panels with REST APIs
Troubleshooting
Check jQuery/Underscore dependencies
Ensure events hash syntax is correct
Validate model attributes before saving
Fix routing issues using pushState
Debug model/collection sync errors
Testing Guide
Use Jest or Mocha
Test models and collections
Mock REST sync
Test views with DOM libraries
Test routers using History API mocks
Deployment Options
Static hosting (CDN)
Any server with REST endpoints
Node-based servers
Cloud platforms
Legacy environments
Tools Ecosystem
Backbone.Marionette
Backbone.Radio
Backbone.Form
Backbone.LocalStorage
Underscore.js
Integrations
jQuery
Underscore templating
REST APIs
Mustache/Handlebars templates
RequireJS/Webpack
Productivity Tips
Use Marionette for large apps
Keep views small
Use templates wisely
Reuse Models and Collections
Isolate business logic in Models
Challenges
Build a Todo MVC
Create a REST-backed dashboard
Implement nested views
Build custom events system
Create a complex Backbone Router app