Backbone.js

Backbone.js

A few resources to get you started:

• Backbone.js homepage
• Underscore.js homepage (its only dependency besides a jQuery interface)

Here's a comparison of Backbone.js with the other popular JavaScript MV* frameworks:

• Rich JavaScript Applications – the Seven Frameworks by Steven Sanderson (1 Aug 2012)

A great rundown of Backbone.js design patterns:

• Developing Backbone.js Applications by Addy Osmani.

Backbone implements the "observer" or "publish/subscribe" design pattern. You can read more about its implementation in:

• Learning JavaScript Design Patterns by Addy Osmani.

Looking for more structure in your Backbone.js app, such as complex view handling? Take a look at Marionette.js.