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This book is intended for designers and developers who want to learn how to use Knockout to develop rich, interactive, and modular web applications. The book assumes no prior knowledge of the Knockout library but basic familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript would be helpful.
What You Will LearnExplore the basic concept behind the Model-View-View Model (MVVM) design pattern and how it is implemented by knockout.jsDevelop a modular application skeleton based on the Module Pattern that can be used as a template for your projectsUse knockout.js with other libraries and APIs, such as JQuery, Bootstrap, and the Google Maps API, to give your users a richer experienceCreate real-world dynamic web forms to capture user information and learn how knockout.js makes it easier to capture, validate, and submit form dataDevelop and use dynamic UI components such as grids, tabs, master details view, and wizardsExtend knockout.js to add custom extenders, binding handlers, subscribers, and observablesSecure your single page application using token-based authenticationIn DetailKnockoutJS By Example is a project-based guide that introduces the key features and concepts of knockout.js. It helps you create an application skeleton and a Hello World application. You will develop a To-Do list application that aims to show the basic features of knockout.js in action, such as data binding and observables, following which you will develop a dynamic online customer registration form that captures and validates customer information. This book will further walk you through developing a customer banking portal, which demonstrates the use of knockout.js with components such as navigation bars, tabs, carousels, master details view, panels, forms, and wizards. You will also discover how to use token-based authentication and authorization to secure the customer banking portal, and move on to creating an editable products grid with CRUD operations. Finally, you will explore how to use the Google Maps API with knockout.js.
KnockoutJS By Example will not only leave you with a basic understanding of knockout.js fundamentals but also take you through some of the advanced features. It will help you get a web application up and ready instantly.
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Adnan Jaswal is technologist with vast knowledge and experience in technology consultancy, solution architecture, and software development. He has designed and developed software for government, education, financial, cyber security, logistics, and aviation industries. He believes in the digital revolution and the power it possesses to change the way people and businesses interact with technology. He is passionate about JavaScript technologies and views them as an enabler of digital change. He has worked for companies such as CA Technologies and Object Consulting. He currently works, as a manager, for one of the big four professional services networks. His role involves technology consulting, architecting, leading teams, developing software, and helping clients respond to digital disruption. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife and two children. He can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adnanjaswal.
