Build Interactive Web Apps Faster: The Power of Ember.js

Ember.js is a popular front-end framework for building dynamic web applications. It offers pre-built tools, conventions, and a powerful command-line interface (Ember CLI) to streamline development. Big companies like Microsoft, Netflix, and LinkedIn use Ember.js for its speed, interactivity, and offline capabilities.
Build Interactive Web Apps Faster: The Power of Ember.js
Last updated 20:27 05/07/2024 GMT+7

What is EmberJS?

EmberJS is one component of a complete front-end stack built and supported by the Ember core team. EmberJS is a popular framework for creating web applications. It helps developers build interactive websites quickly and easily. It provides a set of pre-made tools and structures to help you build websites faster.

Ember.js is Used by Leading Organizations

Ember.js is used by some of the biggest names in tech, including:

This alone indicates that the JavaScript framework has some staying power.

Unlike other projects such as AngularJS (Google) and React (Facebook) which have the backing of one main company, Ember.js has a variety of sponsors and backers. Ember is an Open Source project that relies on the tireless support of individual contributors. These are the teams that guide the development and instruction of Ember.js https://emberjs.com/teams/

Why use EmberJS instead of back-end rendering?

There are several reasons:

  • Interactivity: Front-end frameworks like Ember provide a more responsive user experience. Changes can happen instantly without page reloads.
  • Reduced server load: Much of the processing happens on the user's device, reducing the load on your servers.
  • Offline capabilities: Ember apps can work offline or with poor internet connections.
  • Single Page Applications (SPAs): Ember excels at creating SPAs, which feel more like desktop applications.

What makes EmberJS different from jQuery, Vue, Angular, and React?

Ember is a complete framework, provides a complete structure for building applications, provides more out-of-the-box.

  • Convention over Configuration: Ember has strong conventions, which can speed up development once learned.
  • Stability: Ember is known for its commitment to stability and backwards compatibility.
  • Ember CLI: A powerful command-line tool for creating and managing Ember projects.
  • Built-in testing tools: Ember comes with integrated testing capabilities.
  • Glimmer rendering engine: This makes Ember particularly fast at rendering and re-rendering.

Each tool has its strengths, and the choice often depends on the specific project needs and team preferences.

Key Features

  • Components: Reusable pieces of your website
  • Routing: Helps navigate between different pages
  • Templates: Define how your pages look
  • Data Management: Handles information in your app

Getting Started with EmberJS

  • Set up EmberJS: Install Ember CLI globally using npm.
    npm install -g ember-cli
  • Create your project: Use Ember CLI to generate a new application and navigate into its directory.
    ember new ember-quickstart --lang en
    cd ember-quickstart
  • Launch the app: Start the Ember development server.
    npm start
  • View your creation: Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:4200/
    (To stop the server at any time, type Ctrl-C in your terminal.)

You'll now see your Ember application running. The homepage typically displays a welcome message and some Ember basics.

To begin developing, visit https://guides.emberjs.com/release/getting-started/quick-start/

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