Mastering KnockoutJS

Use and extend Knockout to deliver feature-rich, modern web applications

About This Book

• Customize Knockout to add functionality and integrate with third-party libraries
• Create full web applications using binding preprocessors, Node preprocessors, and the Knockout Punches library
• In a step-by-step manner, explore the Knockout ecosystem by looking at popular plugins as well as the Durandal Framework

Who This Book Is For

If you are an experienced JavaScript developer who is looking for new tools to build web applications and get an understanding of core elements and applications, this is the book for you. A basic knowledge of DOM, JavaScript, and KnockoutJS is assumed.

In Detail

Knockout is a standalone JavaScript implementation of the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) pattern with templates.

Mastering KnockoutJS will guide you through web application development with the Knockout library. Starting with covering the basics of KnockoutJS, you will learn how to add new behaviors with custom bindings and preprocessors. Then you will get to see how to make reusable components and organize modules in larger web applications.

This book will teach you how to use a declarative syntax for creating user interfaces that automatically sync with the changing data. You will also learn to organize applications with the MVVM pattern, which helps you stay organized and simplifies the process of continued product growth.

Finally, you will cover popular open source plugins such as Knockout punches and Durandal to see what is possible with Knockout’s extensible API.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Knockout Essentials
Chapter 2. Extending Knockout with Custom Binding Handlers
Chapter 3. Extending Knockout with Preprocessors and Providers
Chapter 4. Application Development with Components and Modules
Chapter 5. Durandal – the Knockout Framework
Chapter 6. Advanced Durandal
Chapter 7. Best Practices
Chapter 8. Plugins and Other Knockout Libraries
Chapter 9. Under the Hood