DESCRIPTION Node.js has rapidly become a viable choice for large-scale web applications that previously relied on Java, PHP, or Rails. Sails.js is a modern MVC framework for Node that radically simplifies back-end web development. Sails provides full support for data access, real-time programming with web sockets, enterprise-caliber security, and modern development workflow patterns. It also offers powerful productivity features like rapid API development via Sails blueprints, task automation via node-machines, and easy integration with frontend frameworks like Ember and Angular. Sails.js in Action is a comprehensive guide to building enterprisecapable web applications using Node and Sails. Written by the creators of the Sails.js framework, this book carefully introduces each concept, technique, and tool with real-world examples and crystal-clear explanations. Readers follow perfectly-paced, gap-free instruction as they learn to build the back end of a typical Single Page Web Application. As readers hone skills, they explore advanced features like services, hooks, and file uploads. Along the way, they learn to fully understand Node's asynchronous programming model and the syntax and conventions used to implement it. KEY FEATURES * Real-world examples and crystal-clear explanations * Comprehensive guide to building enterprise level web apps * Learn to build Single Page Web Applications * Teaches concepts and practical techniques AUDIENCE Readers should be comfortable with JavaScript and front-end web development. Perfect for back-end developers making the transition to JavaScript and Node. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Sails.js is a modern MVC framework for Node that radically simplifies back-end web development. Node.js has rapidly become a viable choice for large-scale web applications that previously relied on Java, PHP, or Rails.