In the world of the NodeJS-based server, finding a framework that can handle the heavy lifting of some common chores can mean the difference between getting a project done and getting a project mired in a myriad of low-level details. LoopbackJS, a NodeJS framework supported by IBM and written by some of the originators of NodeJS, is a framework designed to handle much of the common server-side requirements, including persistence, authentication/authorization, and business logic. In this session, we'll take a tour through Loopback, see how it works, and cover some of its major salient points so that you can see if this is something worth spending time in.