node.js, express, Knockout & Durandal example

Technologies Used:

Server-Side

• node.js - http://nodejs.org/
  • Server-side Javascript engine.
• express - http://expressjs.com/
  • Web application framework for node.js

Client-Side

• Knockout.js - http://knockoutjs.com
  • Used for data-binding between JavaScript models and the DOM
• requirejs - http://requirejs.org
  • Client-side loader for JavaScript, helps to keep code modular.
• Durandal - http://durandaljs.com
  • JavaScript application library built on Knockout and requirejs that adds advanced modules and view transition functionality.
• Bootstrap 3 - http://getbootstrap.com/css/
  • CSS framework for responsive layout and grids.
• Font Awesome - http://fontawesome.io/
  • Web font used for icons - avoids having to use images.

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Setup:

• Install node.js
• From this code's directory, run npm install to install the modules the node app uses.

Running:

• From this code's directory, run node app.js
• Open browser to http://localhost:3000/