The book is suitable for front-end developers at junior level i.e, developers who still at the phase of considering frameworks, build tools, what to dThe book is suitable for front-end developers at junior level i.e, developers who still at the phase of considering frameworks, build tools, what to do and what not. Spoiler alert: use backbonejs (or something similar to backbonejs). The title is a bit misleading though since the book specifically targets backbonejs/ampersandjs, you may not find this book very helpful if you've never heard or used backbonejs or ampersandjs. Otherwise, helpful book....more
One of the best programming book I've read. This book suites well as a beginner introduction to backbone.js (which in my opinion is a much better js fOne of the best programming book I've read. This book suites well as a beginner introduction to backbone.js (which in my opinion is a much better js frameworks for beginners to start with rather than highly opinionated ones like ember or angular). Read this book, do a simple backbone project, read the source code, read the document, it's not that difficult.
A word of caution: the marionettejs chapter is outdated as of 2015....more
Wouldn't say this is a must read for programmer. But if you do coding for a living and you haven't read this book, you are missing out.
Don't expect iWouldn't say this is a must read for programmer. But if you do coding for a living and you haven't read this book, you are missing out.
Don't expect in depth tutorials or very technical advices, there are plenty other books can give you that.
Do expect practical, useful in high level advices from one of the most successful programmer/entrepreneur/manager/founder in the world.
This book in a way reminds me of Code Complete. You probably have known most of the stuffs if you are in the industry long enough and you wouldn't have a clue what the hell is going on if you are a total newbie.
You would benefit the most from this book if you are somewhat in middle, immediate level.
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