Backbone.js is a lightweight JavaScript framework which is freely based on MVC pattern and allows developers to create single page AJAX-like web applications. It is also SEO friendly. With Backbone it is possible to update a web page quickly with a minimal amount of data transferred between a client and a server using a REST approach. Backbone becomes more popular day by day and is being used in a growing number of web applications and IT startups such as Groupon Now!, Foursquare, LinkedIn Mobile, Airbnb.

I have real working experience with Backbone.js and am currently writing a book about it for Packt Publishing. In this session I will introduce you to the Backbone.js library and answer the following questions:

What is the current state of JavaScript in Drupal 7?
Why do people use Backbone.js?
Why was Backbone.js committed into Drupal 8?
We will also:

Find similarities between Backbone and Drupal (entities, views, hook_menu and even Form API).
Get familiar with Backbone.js and Underscore.js.
Understand data fetching techniques like bootstrapping or REST.
Learn how to work with the Backbone module for Drupal.
For dessert we will:

Understand what the WSCCI ("Whiskey") initiative means for Backbone.js integration.
Speak about better integration of Backbone.js with Drupal 8 core.
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