A custom template engine and template source for Knockout.js that loads external templates asynchronously.
Knockout.js External Template Engine is a plugin that extends Knockout.js to load HTML templates asynchronously from external files. It solves the problem of embedding templates directly in the host page by fetching them on-demand, supporting both native Knockout templates and jQuery templates. This allows for better separation of concerns and cleaner code organization in simpler web applications.
Developers building Knockout.js applications, particularly for internal intranet sites or projects where external template loading is preferred over embedded templates or complex module bundling.
It provides a straightforward, configurable way to load external templates without requiring a full module loader like RequireJS, making it ideal for lightweight scenarios. The plugin integrates seamlessly with Knockout.js and offers flexibility in template location and Ajax behavior.
Custom Template Engine and Template Source for Knockout.js that loads external templates. Supports native and jQuery templates.
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Loads HTML templates asynchronously from separate files, keeping the host page clean and improving code organization without embedding templates.
Works with both native Knockout templates and jQuery templates, offering flexibility for projects using different templating approaches.
Allows overriding Ajax options globally or per-template for caching and other HTTP behaviors, as shown in the README with infuser.defaults.ajax.
Enables setting custom prefixes, suffixes, and URLs for template files via infuser defaults, adapting to various file structures.
The project is no longer maintained by the author, with no updates, bug fixes, or community support, making it risky for production use.
Requires jQuery 1.5 or later, adding overhead and limiting use in modern, jQuery-free environments or lightweight applications.
Depends on TrafficCop and infuser libraries, increasing setup complexity and potential integration issues compared to simpler solutions.