Acknowledgments

One of the reasons for the continued success of Backbone, in this fast-moving industry, is the community behind it. There are a number of authors of Backbone extensions and articles who have helped me achieve a higher level of understanding of the nuances of the library. They include Addy Osmani, Derick Baily, Phillip Whisenhunt, Ian Storm Taylor, Rico Sta Cruz, and Oz Katz. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thanks to Jeremy Ashkenas, the father of Backbone, for creating such an addictive framework, with an excellent level of detail in its documentation.

The outstanding team at Apress helped ensure the book was the best possible quality. Chris Weigman was a fantastic technical reviewer and helped me see the book from a different perspective. Both Kevin Shea and Louise Corrigan provided excellent editorial guidance and support throughout the process.

Last but not least, thank you to my wife, Sarah, and my family for their patience, support, and encouragement while I was writing this book.

—James Sugrue