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Give your JS app a solid Ostov with Models, Views, Collections, and Events.

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Ostov.js – Backbone.js Fork Without jQuery/Underscore, Classes, TS, ES

by DmitryO·Mar 16, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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●MidNiche GemCozy

Modern Backbone.js fork with TypeScript and ES modules for legacy app maintenance.

Strengths
  • •Removes jQuery and Underscore dependencies for cleaner modern builds
  • •Full TypeScript types included out of the box
  • •Drop-in compatibility preserves existing Backbone patterns
Weaknesses
  • •Backbone.js itself is largely obsolete in 2024-2025
  • •Very limited audience—only those maintaining old codebases
Target Audience

Developers maintaining legacy Backbone.js applications

Similar To

Backbone.js · Marionette.js · Knockout.js

Post Description

Website https://ostovjs.org/

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