Ext JS Application Development Blueprints

Develop robust and maintainable projects that exceed client expectations using Ext JS

About This Book

• Learn about the tools and ideas that support the architecture of an Ext JS 5 application
• Design and build rich real-world Ext JS 5 applications based on a set of client requirements
• Make strong architectural decisions based on project specifications with this practical guide

Who This Book Is For

If you are a developer who has knowledge of Ext JS but would like to expand it to encompass the bigger picture of application development, then this book is ideal for you.

What You Will Learn

• Simplify your code by understanding how to use Ext JS view models and data binding
• Build basic applications with the MVVM architecture
• Architect advanced Ext JS applications based on a set of requirements
• Understand code reuse techniques in Ext JS by identifying code that can be extracted to library classes
• Learn advanced Ext JS topics such as responsive design and sessions in Ext JS
• Work with testing, debugging, and performance tools to ensure that the final product is robust
• Discover an integrated approach to building software, in which the design, tools, and code are equally important to a successful final product

In Detail

Ext JS is a pure JavaScript application framework for building interactive web applications. It delivers the most advanced charting and graphing capabilities of any JavaScript framework without relying on plugins, thus delivering pixel-perfect visuals on any browser on any operating system.

Ext JS Application Development Blueprints discusses ideas and tools such as MVVM, Sencha Cmd, testing, and debugging. Along the way, you will understand the importance of decision-making, flexibility, and constant reassessment of the design and code in order to provide a strong foundation for a successful product.

The writing style of this book lends itself to both quickly skimming sections and diving deep into the technology at hand. By combining the best practices with the wealth of knowledge available across the 11 chapters of this book, you’ll soon be architecting successful applications for your team and clients.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: MVC and MVVM
Chapter 3: Application Structure
Chapter 4: Sencha Cmd
Chapter 5: Practical – CMS Application
Chapter 6: Practical – Monitoring Dashboard
Chapter 7: Practical – E-mail Client
Chapter 8: Practical – Questionnaire Component
Chapter 9: A Shopping Application
Chapter 10: Debugging and Performance
Chapter 11: Application Testing