Learn LOOPBACK with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Node.js and TypeScript basics
Understand LoopBack model-driven architecture
Create models, repositories, and controllers
Configure data sources and connectors
Implement authentication and authorization
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Create a simple LoopBack app with CRUD endpoints
Week 2: Add authentication and role-based access
Week 3: Integrate multiple databases
Week 4: Add middleware and interceptors
Week 5: Deploy using Docker or cloud platform
Interview Questions
What is LoopBack and why use it?
Explain model, repository, and controller in LoopBack
How does LoopBack generate REST APIs automatically?
Compare LoopBack with Express and NestJS
How to secure LoopBack APIs with authentication?
Cheat Sheet
npm install -g @loopback/cli - install CLI
lb4 app my-app - create new project
lb4 model - create a model
lb4 repository - generate repository
npm start - run app
Books
Learning LoopBack 4
Mastering LoopBack 4 for Enterprise APIs
Node.js API Development with LoopBack
Full-Stack Development with LoopBack 4
Building Microservices with LoopBack 4
Tutorials
Getting started with LoopBack 4
Creating models, repositories, and controllers
Connecting multiple data sources
Adding authentication and authorization
Deploying LoopBack APIs to cloud platforms
Official Docs
https://loopback.io/doc/en/lb4/
LoopBack GitHub repository
API Explorer documentation
Community Links
LoopBack GitHub
StrongLoop/IBM forums
StackOverflow LoopBack tag
Official docs and tutorials
Community blogs and sample projects
Community Support
LoopBack GitHub repository
StrongLoop/IBM forums
StackOverflow LoopBack tag
Official documentation and tutorials
Community blogs and sample projects