The project is generated by LoopBack.
StrongLoop is now IBM API Connect.
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IBM API Connect is a complete solution that addresses all aspects of the API lifecycle, for both on-premises and cloud environments. It offers comprehensive capabilities to create, run, manage, secure and monetize APIs and microservices. Delivering an unparalleled, integrated user experience, it enables rapid deployment and simplified administration of APIs.
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Using automated, model-driven tools in IBM API Connect, Developers can easily discover existing APIs and back-end data sources and create new APIs and microservices based on the popular open-source Node.js Express and LoopBack® frameworks -all managed from a single unified console.
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In this application you will be introduced to Backend as a Service (BaaS), a recent phenomenon that is overtaking the way web app and mobile app developers are approaching the server-side support.
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This application uses BaaS as an alternative to full-fledged in-house server-side implementation.
- At the command prompt, type the following to install Loopback command-line tools globally.
npm install strongloop -g- Make sure to use sudo if you are installing on OS X or Linux machines.
this repo. is actually example of IBM Loopback but if you want to create you own server side implementation follow below mentioned steps !
Scaffolding Out a Loopback Application (if you want to create a New application follow below-mentioned steps)
- At a convenient location on your computer, type the following at the prompt to scaffold out a Loopback application:
slc loopback- To create a Loopback model, type the following at the prompt:
slc loopback:model- Start the server by typing at the prompt:
node .- Explore the REST API supported by the server.