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# LoopBack
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[](http://github.com/CloudNativeJS/ModuleLTS)
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[](http://ibm.biz/node-support)
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**This module is in Active LTS mode, new features are no longer accepted.**
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<br/>(See [Module Long Term Support Policy](#module-long-term-support-policy)
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below.)
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LoopBack 3 users looking for new features are encouraged to upgrade
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to LoopBack 4. Refer to
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[loopback-next#1849](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-next/issues/1849)
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for more information on how to upgrade.
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## Overview
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LoopBack is a highly-extensible, open-source Node.js framework that enables you to:
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* Create dynamic end-to-end REST APIs with little or no coding.
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* Access data from Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, SOAP and other REST APIs.
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* Incorporate model relationships and access controls for complex APIs.
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* Use built-in push, geolocation, and file services for mobile apps.
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* Easily create client apps using Android, iOS, and JavaScript SDKs.
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* Run your application on-premises or in the cloud.
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LoopBack consists of:
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* A library of Node.js modules.
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* [Yeoman](http://yeoman.io/) generators for scaffolding applications.
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* Client SDKs for iOS, Android, and web clients.
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LoopBack tools include:
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* Command-line tool `loopback-cli` to create applications, models, data sources, and so on.
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For more details, see [https://loopback.io/](https://loopback.io/).
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## Module Long Term Support Policy
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LoopBack 3.x is now in Active LTS.
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This module adopts the [Module Long Term Support (LTS)](http://github.com/CloudNativeJS/ModuleLTS) policy, with the following End Of Life (EOL) dates:
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| Version | Status | Published | EOL |
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| ---------- | --------------- | --------- | -------------------- |
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| LoopBack 4 | Current | Oct 2018 | Apr 2021 _(minimum)_ |
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| LoopBack 3 | Active LTS | Dec 2016 | Dec 2020 |
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| LoopBack 2 | End-of-Life LTS | Jul 2014 | Apr 2019 |
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Learn more about our LTS plan in [docs](https://loopback.io/doc/en/contrib/Long-term-support.html).
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## LoopBack modules
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The LoopBack framework is a set of Node.js modules that you can use independently or together.
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### Core
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* [loopback](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback)
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* [loopback-datasource-juggler](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-datasource-juggler)
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* [strong-remoting](https://github.com/strongloop/strong-remoting)
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### Connectors
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* [loopback-connector-mongodb](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-connector-mongodb)
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* [loopback-connector-mysql](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-connector-mysql)
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* [loopback-connector-postgresql](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-connector-postgresql)
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* [loopback-connector-rest](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-connector-rest)
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### Enterprise Connectors
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* [loopback-connector-oracle](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-connector-oracle)
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* [loopback-connector-mssql](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-connector-mssql)
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* [loopback-connector-soap](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-connector-soap)
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* [loopback-connector-atg](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-connector-atg)
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### Community Connectors
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The LoopBack community has created and supports a number of additional connectors. See [Community connectors](https://loopback.io/doc/en/lb2/Community-connectors.html) for details.
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### Components
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* [loopback-component-push](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-component-push)
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* [loopback-component-storage](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-component-storage)
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* [loopback-component-passport](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-component-passport)
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### Client SDKs
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* [loopback-sdk-ios](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-sdk-ios)
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* [loopback-sdk-android](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-sdk-android)
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* [loopback-sdk-angular](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-sdk-angular)
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* [loopback-sdk-angular-cli](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-sdk-angular-cli)
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* [grunt-loopback-sdk-angular](https://github.com/strongloop/grunt-loopback-sdk-angular)
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### Tools
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* [loopback-explorer](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-explorer)
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* [loopback-workspace](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback-workspace)
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* [generator-loopback](https://github.com/strongloop/generator-loopback)
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### Examples
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StrongLoop provides a number of example applications that illustrate various key LoopBack features. In some cases, they have accompanying step-by-step instructions (tutorials).
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See [examples at loopback.io](https://loopback.io/examples/) for details.
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## Resources
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* [Documentation](https://loopback.io/doc/).
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* [API documentation](https://apidocs.strongloop.com/loopback).
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* [LoopBack Announcements](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/loopbackjs-announcements)
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* [LoopBack Google Group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/loopbackjs).
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* [GitHub issues](https://github.com/strongloop/loopback/issues).
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* [Gitter chat](https://gitter.im/strongloop/loopback).
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## Contributing
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Contributions to the LoopBack project are welcome! See [Contributing to LoopBack](https://loopback.io/doc/en/contrib/index.html) for more information.
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## Reporting issues
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One of the easiest ways to contribute to LoopBack is to report an issue. See [Reporting issues](https://loopback.io/doc/en/contrib/Reporting-issues.html) for more information.
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