Question

I have built several Backbone apps and appreciate the client-side code structure and organization. I’m moving into Node development, using Express, and I’m uncertain as to how Express and Backbone can work together in the handling of routes.

Answer 1

You need to understand that Node and Backbone are independent from each other.

• Node is for server-side (e.g working with a database, api serving etc. ) .
• Backbone is a client-side Javascript MVC framework which gives you a structure for organizing your client-side Javascript application. (the application in the browser)

You can have a Backbone application in your client-side and it can hook up to any back-end either Node, Rails, PHP etc…

For more info check MVVM pattern and Javascript frameworks on the client-side.

http://backbonetutorials.com/why-would-you-use-backbone/

http://addyosmani.com/blog/understanding-mvvm-a-guide-for-javascript-developers/