Backbone On Rails

Overview

Backbone on Rails is a lightweight gem designed to seamlessly integrate Backbone.js with Ruby on Rails applications. With an emphasis on simplifying the setup process, this gem acts as a bridge between Rails and the powerful JavaScript framework Backbone.js, ensuring that developers can harness its functionality without the usual configuration headaches. If you’re looking to enhance your Rails application with a robust front-end, Backbone on Rails provides a straightforward solution.

Features

• Vendor Management: This gem vendors the latest versions of Backbone.js and Underscore.js directly into the Rails asset pipeline, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date libraries.
• Install Generator: It comes with an install generator that quickly sets up a skeleton directory structure and manifest tailored for Backbone.js.
• Scaffold Generator: Backbone on Rails offers a scaffold generator which automatically creates necessary files and boilerplate code, streamlining development.
• Naming Conventions: It adheres to naming conventions inspired by thoughtbot's Backbone.js on Rails, making it easier for developers familiar with those standards to navigate and utilize.
• CoffeeScript and JavaScript Support: The generator defaults to CoffeeScript but also allows the option to generate files in JavaScript, catering to different developer preferences.
• User-Friendly Setup: The gem is designed to be easy to use, allowing quick integration into existing projects with minimal setup time.