DrupalCon Portland 2013: USING BACKBONE.JS WITH DRUPAL 7 AND 8

This talk introduces Backbone.js, a lightweight JavaScript framework based on the MVC pattern that enables developers to create SEO-friendly single-page web applications using AJAX. The speaker, who has practical experience with Backbone.js and is currently writing a book on the topic, explores the current state of JavaScript in Drupal 7 and discusses the reasons for Backbone's adoption and integration into Drupal 8. The session covers the similarities between Backbone and Drupal, data fetching techniques using REST, and the Backbone module for Drupal. Additionally, attendees learn about the WSCCI initiative and its implications for better integration of Backbone.js with Drupal 8 core.