Meteor is a brand new platform built entirely in javascript that allows you to build modern, dynamic web applications in the blink of an eye. With support for nearly every popular javascript framework (and more being added every day), Meteor provides you with the ability to quickly and easily develop sophisticated and stylish web applications.
«Getting Started with Meteor» is an easy to follow, step-by-step approach to learning how to build modern web applications with Meteor. Through the development of a complete and ready-to-use application, you will experience exactly how easy and fast it can be to develop robust, flexible web applications, so you can build your own «killer» app in no time.
What you will learn from this book
• Leverage reactive programming and live HTML in modern web applications.
• Design and implement MongoDB/NoSQL databases.
• Develop fast, simple web interfaces with HTML templates (Handlebars).
• Use design patterns effectively, including MVC/MVVM and Publisher-Subscriber.
• Use local and server synchronization to make apps more user-friendly.
• Structure an application for performance and security.
• Leverage and integrate user authentication systems (Facebook and Twitter)
• Implement third-party packages and add-ons such as Bootstrap and jQuery
• Deploy and administer Meteor applications.