The enthusiasm behind Node doesn't just reflect the promise of server-side JavaScript. Developers also have the potential to create elegant applications with this open source framework that are much easier to maintain. Follow author Mike Wilson as he builds a social network application oriented toward real-time updates. Through this, the book shows you how to build complete applications that combine the strengths of Node, the MongoDB scalable storage solution, and the Backbone toolkit for clean application design in the browser. Gain examples of all three tools in real development situations Learn how to build clean, manageable code Use a complete application toolkit from start to finish, server to client Understand the power of JavaScript in a variety of contexts