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intro edits and TOC adjustments - includes SLA-469
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###Model
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###Model
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LoopBack is centered around models. A model is an object that encapsulates data. A model is usually named after its
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LoopBack is centered around models. A model is an object that
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real life counterpart. Like its real life counterpart, a model has some properties. Each property has a name, a type,
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encapsulates data. A model is usually named after its
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real life counterpart. Like its real life counterpart, a model has
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some properties. Each property has a name, a type,
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and other attributes. For example,
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and other attributes. For example,
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model: Person
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model: Person
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- a Person model has properties such as First Name, Last Name and Birthday.
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- a Person model has properties such as First Name, Last Name and Birthday.
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- First Name and Last Name are strings while Birthday is date.
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- First Name and Last Name are strings while Birthday is date.
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A model can also do things as actions and behaviors. Some actions are common to all instances of the same model while
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A model can also do things as actions and behaviors. Some actions
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are common to all instances of the same model while
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others are specific to a given instance. For example,
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others are specific to a given instance. For example,
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model: Person
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model: Person
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- a Person model can say his/her Full Name (relying on a given instance)
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- a Person model can say his/her Full Name (relying on a given instance)
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- a Person model can find people by Last Name (independent of instances)
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- a Person model can find people by Last Name (independent of instances)
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Models are the vehicle for data exchange and data representation across different layers in LoopBack. For example, the
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Models are the vehicle for data exchange and data representation
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Person model is available as database tables, Node.js classes, REST resources, and mobile SDK objects.
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across different layers in LoopBack. For example, the
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Person model is available as database tables, Node.js classes, REST
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resources, and mobile SDK objects.
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When developing your mobile applications, think of models being the "M" in your MVC framework. Models in LoopBack have
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When developing your mobile applications, think of models being the
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backend connectivity built in already, so that you can save data back to your backend and call actions or functions run
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"M" in your MVC framework. Models in LoopBack have
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backend connectivity built in already, so that you can save data
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back to your backend and call actions or functions run
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on the backend seamlessly from your mobile application.
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on the backend seamlessly from your mobile application.
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###LoopBack Definition Language (LDL)
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###LoopBack Definition Language (LDL)
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All models in LoopBack can be described as JSON objects. LoopBack has utilized and extended JSON to define a model's
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All models in LoopBack can be described as JSON objects. LoopBack
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properties and structure. The JSON that is utilized to help define a model's properties and structure or schema is called
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has utilized and extended JSON to define a model's properties and
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LoopBack Definition Language (LDL). LDL is simple DSL to define data models in JavaScript or plain JSON. The model
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structure. The JSON that is utilized to help define a model's
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definitions establish common knowledge of data in LoopBack. For example,
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properties and structure or schema is called LoopBack Definition
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language (LDL). LDL is a simple DSL to define data models in
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JavaScript or plain JSON. The model definitions establish common
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knowledge of data in LoopBack. For example,
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model: Person
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###Datasources and Connectors
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###Datasources and Connectors
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LoopBack allows you to connect to many sources of data and services in the cloud and on premise in your data center.
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LoopBack allows you to connect to many sources of data and services
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These sources of data and services are called DataSources. DataSources are accessed through a plugin called a Connector
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in the cloud and on premise in your data center.
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in LoopBack. Plugins are highly customizable and extensible. Unlike other mobile backend, LoopBack can leverage your
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These sources of data and services are called DataSources.
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existing data and organize them in the form of models.
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DataSources are accessed through a plugin called a Connector
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in LoopBack. Plugins are highly customizable and extensible.
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Unlike other mobile backend, LoopBack can leverage your existing
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data and organize them in the form of models.
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The concept of DataSource is introduced to encapsulate business logic to exchange data between models and various data sources.
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The concept of DataSource is introduced to encapsulate business
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Data sources are typically databases that provide create, retrieve, update, and delete (CRUD) functions. LoopBack also generalize
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logic to exchange data between models and various data sources.
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Data sources are typically databases that provide create, retrieve,
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update, and delete (CRUD) functions. LoopBack also generalize
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other backend services, such as REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, and Storage Services, as data sources.
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other backend services, such as REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, and Storage Services, as data sources.
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Data sources are backed by connectors which implement the data exchange logic using database drivers or other client APIs.
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Data sources are backed by connectors which implement the data
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In general, connectors are not used directly by application code. The DataSource class provides APIs to configure the
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exchange logic using database drivers or other client APIs.
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underlying connector and exposes functions via DataSource or model classes.
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In general, connectors are not used directly by application code.
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The DataSource class provides APIs to configure the
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underlying connector and exposes functions via DataSource or model
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classes.
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#### LoopBack Connector Modules
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#### LoopBack Connector Modules
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### REST
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Everything defined in LoopBack is available to you as a REST endpoint. For every model that is created in LoopBack, a
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REST endpoint is automatically created for you. You can see and experiment with your REST api using the [LoopBack API Explorer](http://localhost:3000/explorer/).
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endpoint. For every model that is created in LoopBack, a
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REST endpoint is automatically created for you. You can see and
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experiment with your REST api using the [LoopBack API Explorer](http://localhost:3000/explorer/).
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LoopBack also supports other protocols for your API as well. Socket.io is another protocol that is currently being developed.
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LoopBack also supports other protocols for your API as well. Socket.
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io is another protocol that is currently being developed.
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For more information, please read [Model REST APIs](#model-rest-api).
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For more information, please read [Model REST APIs](#model-rest-api).
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### Mix In
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### Remoting
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### Remoting
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by yourself or leveraging functionality from other open source
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modules from the community. The ability to "mix in" behaviors are
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available through the inherent power of Javascript's less resrictive
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inheritance model.
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LoopBack takes this one step further by allowing you to seamlessly
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invoke server side code running in LoopBack in the backend from the
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your client on the front end.
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For more information, please read the [Remoting Guide](/strong-remoting.README.md).
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##Getting Started
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###Getting Started
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##LoopBack
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#LoopBack
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**v1.0.0**
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**v1.0.0**
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> **Introduction**
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LoopBack is part of the [StrongLoop Suite](www.strongloop.com/strongloop-suite)
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> LoopBack is a mobile backend framework that puts you in control. As a mobile developer you decide where to run your mobile backend - in the cloud or on permise.
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LoopBack is a mobile backend framework that puts you in control. As
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> LoopBack is built on open source Node.js and leverages the power of Node and the community that stands behind Node.
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a mobile developer you decide where to run your mobile backend - in
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the cloud or on permise.
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> LoopBack is here to help you develop mobile applications with rich functionality and data that is in your datacenter and the cloud.
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LoopBack is built on [StrongNode](/strongnode) and open source Node.
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> Since LoopBack is built on open source, it is highly extensible and familiar with developers already using Node.
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js modules. It leverages the power of Node, the community that
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> Node.js leverages Javascript. The ubiquituous language of the web that most developers have already had familiarity with it's ease of use.
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stands behind Node, and the support that [StrongLoop](www.strongloop.com) offers.
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familiar with developers already using Node.
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that most developers have already had familiarity with it's ease of
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use.
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## Loopback
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### Quick Start
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### Resources
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##Quick Start
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**Step 1** Install the [StrongLoop Suite](#NEED_LINK)
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##Resources
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LoopBack was started by StrongLoop. For more information, check out the Node Republic - a community around Node and StrongLoop products.
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