Question 1

How to populate a select dropdown from a Backbone collection using Stickit?

Accepted Answer

Use the selectOptions configuration in bindings, specifying collection, labelPath, and valuePath. For example, bind a select element to a model attribute and dynamically render options from a Backbone.Collection, as detailed in the README's selectOptions section.

Question 2

Backbone.Stickit vs. Backbone.ModelBinding – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Stickit is more flexible and avoids template pollution by keeping configuration in views, while ModelBinding might be simpler but can clutter templates. Stickit's custom handlers and fine-grained control make it better for complex applications, though both are legacy Backbone plugins.

Question 3

Is Backbone.Stickit still maintained in 2024?

Accepted Answer

No, active maintenance is limited. The last stable release was 0.9.2, and the GitHub repository has a 'Help Wanted' issue, suggesting the project is largely unmaintained and may not support modern JavaScript practices.

Question 4

How to handle form validations with Stickit bindings?

Accepted Answer

Leverage callbacks like updateModel or onSet to validate values before setting them in the model. For instance, return false in updateModel to prevent invalid data from syncing, or use custom handlers to integrate validation libraries.

Question 5

Can I use Stickit with React or Vue instead of Backbone?

Accepted Answer

No, Stickit is specifically designed for Backbone.js views and models. For React or Vue, use their native state management and binding systems, as Stickit's API is tightly coupled with Backbone's lifecycle and structure.

Question 6

What's the best way to unbind models when a view is destroyed?

Accepted Answer

Stickit automatically unbinds on view.remove(), but you can manually call unstickit with optional parameters to remove specific bindings. The destroy callback in bindings is useful for cleaning up third-party plugin events.

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