Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/KnockoutJS


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The result was : Withdrawn. - Mike Rosoft (talk) 05:13, 9 March 2012 (UTC)

KnockoutJS

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Relatively recently created software platform. Trivial third-party coverage, such as blogs and tech advice sites. (Undeleted after proposed deletion has been challenged.) - Mike Rosoft (talk) 19:45, 8 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Keep. Note that as a JavaScript library, it is used by web developers, which implies that there will be more web sources than usual.  This is not a problem, since these sources are reliable, and still serve to demonstrate notability.  I have given two print articles.
 * The following reliable sources discuss the library. Note that per the software notability essay, "It is not unreasonable to allow relatively informal sources[3] for free and open source software, if significance can be shown.":
 * Rapid and responsive UI development with Knockout.js. .NET Magazine
 * Ease HTML5 Web Development with jQuery, Knockout, and Modernizr Libraries in DevProConnections magazine
 * Knockout Javascript with Steve Sanderson. Third-party interview with the lead developer about the project
 * Building HTML5 and JavaScript Apps with MVVM and Knockout. Training course on the product.  This indicates it's stable and there is a perceived desire to learn it.
 * Into the Ring with knockout.js at .NET Tuts, a tutorial provider
 * Learn how to use Knockout in an ASP.NET MVC 3 web application to handle real-time UX updates.
 * The below are hosted or published by Microsoft. Steve Sanderson, the main Knockout developer, is currently employed by Microsoft.  However, he started Knockout before working there, and it is not a Microsoft product.
 * Getting Started with Knockout. First time I known of in the paper MSDN magazine.
 * Knockout's Built-in Bindings for HTML and JavaScript. Second time in the paper MSDN Magazine
 * Knockout JS: Helping you build dynamic JavaScript UIs with MVVM and ASP.NET.
 * Building JavaScript MVVM apps in ASP.NET MVC using KnockoutJS
 * Note that I undeleted it earlier per PROD. Superm401 - Talk 00:14, 9 March 2012 (UTC)
 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.