Description
Book SynopsisDESCRIPTION
Node.js has rapidly become a viable choice for large-scale web
applications that previously relied on Java, PHP, or Rails. Sails.js is a
modern MVC framework for Node that radically simplifies back-end
web development. Sails provides full support for data access, real-time
programming with web sockets, enterprise-caliber security, and
modern development workflow patterns. It also offers powerful
productivity features like rapid API development via Sails blueprints,
task automation via node-machines, and easy integration with frontend
frameworks like Ember and Angular.
Sails.js in Action is a comprehensive guide to building enterprisecapable web applications using Node and Sails. Written by the creators
of the Sails.js framework, this book carefully introduces each concept,
technique, and tool with real-world examples and crystal-clear
explanations. Readers follow perfectly-paced, gap-free instruction as
they learn to build the back end of a typical Single Page Web
Application. As readers hone skills, they explore advanced features
like services, hooks, and file uploads. Along the way, they learn to
fully understand Node's asynchronous programming model and the
syntax and conventions used to implement it.
KEY FEATURES
• Real-world examples and crystal-clear explanations • Comprehensive guide to building enterprise level web apps • Learn to build Single Page Web Applications • Teaches concepts and practical techniques AUDIENCE
Readers should be comfortable with JavaScript and front-end web
development. Perfect for back-end developers making the transition to
JavaScript and Node.
ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
Sails.js is a modern MVC framework for Node that radically simplifies
back-end web development. Node.js has rapidly become a viable choice for
large-scale web applications that previously relied on Java, PHP, or Rails.
