Learn BACKBONE-JS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 22, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Models and events
Understand Collections and REST
Build Views and UI logic
Use Routers for navigation
Structure a full SPA
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Models & Events
Week 2: Collections + REST
Week 3: Views + UI rendering
Week 4: Routers & History
Week 5: Modular architecture
Interview Questions
Explain Backbone's MVC structure.
What are Backbone Models?
How does Backbone handle events?
How does Backbone sync data with a server?
What is the role of Backbone.Router?
Cheat Sheet
`Backbone.Model.extend()` - create model
`Backbone.Collection.extend()` - create collection
`Backbone.View.extend()` - UI logic
`this.events` - event delegation
`Backbone.Router.extend()` - navigation
Books
Developing Backbone.js Applications
Backbone.js Blueprints
Backbone.js Cookbook
Patterns & Best Practices in Backbone
JavaScript Web Apps with Backbone
Tutorials
Backbone.js official docs
TodoMVC Backbone example
Net Ninja Backbone series
Udemy Backbone courses
Code School (legacy) Backbone course
Official Docs
https://backbonejs.org
https://backbonejs.org/#examples
Community Links
Backbone GitHub
StackOverflow
Backbone Gitter
Reddit r/javascript
Marionette community
Community Support
Backbone GitHub issues
StackOverflow
Legacy tutorials
Gitter channels
jQuery/Underscore communities