Lightning architecture
In this section, we will discuss key layers of the Lightning architecture that will allow you to have a better framework of understanding as you go deeper.
A key aspect that took me by surprise at first is the need to write client-side controllers in JavaScript. This can be particularly puzzling at first if you are Visualforce developer, but is vital part of being a Lightning developer and is a reflection of its client side architecture. As we saw in the previous chapter, Apex server side controllers still play a part but are mainly for accessing your backend Apex Services and Selectors.
In general, Lightning development is much more componentized. In terms of how the UI is designed and how the code is factored, the two are ...
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