Question 1

How do I add authentication to a Backbone.js boilerplate?

Accepted Answer

The boilerplates don't include authentication out of the box. You'll need to implement it separately using middleware like Passport.js for Node.js or similar for other backends, following the RESTful patterns shown in the examples.

Question 2

Backbone.js vs Angular for full-stack applications?

Accepted Answer

Backbone.js is lighter and more flexible, but Angular provides a more opinionated framework with built-in features. Backbone Boilerplates help with backend integration, but for modern apps, consider frameworks like Angular or React with more ecosystem support.

Question 3

How to switch from MongoDB to another database in these boilerplates?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to modify the backend code to use a different ODM/ORM. For example, in the Node.js options, replace Mongoose with Sequelize for SQL databases, and update the models and API endpoints accordingly.

Question 4

Are these boilerplates suitable for production use?

Accepted Answer

They serve as starting points and demonstrate integration patterns, but for production, you should add error handling, security measures, and optimize based on your specific requirements, as the README doesn't cover advanced topics.

Question 5

How to deploy a Backbone.js app with the Express backend?

Accepted Answer

After setting up with the boilerplate, use process managers like PM2 for Node.js, and configure environment variables. The README doesn't cover deployment, so refer to Express deployment guides for best practices.

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