A JavaScript Web App Deconstructed

Explore the inner workings of a JavaScript web application in this 36-minute conference talk from JSConf.Asia 2013. Dive deep into the architecture of Monocle.io, a link submission and commentary site built with CoffeeScript and Ruby. Follow along as the speaker deconstructs the application, revealing its components, design decisions, and performance optimizations. Learn about MVC patterns, decoupling strategies, and best practices for structuring JavaScript web apps. Gain insights into using Sinatra, middleware, CommonJS modules, controllers, CSS, dynamic pagination, server-side events, and streaming. Discover techniques for handling scrolling conflicts, keyboard navigation, and unload events. Perfect for developers looking to enhance their understanding of modern web application architecture and performance tuning.