How do I fetch a single model in Backbone?

Question

I have a Clock model in Backbone:

var Clock = Backbone.Model.extend({});

I\'m trying to get an instance of that that has the l

Answer 1

Your second approach is the approach I have used. Try adding the following to your Clock model:

url : function() {
  var base = 'clocks';
  if (this.isNew()) return base;
  return base + (base.charAt(base.length - 1) == '/' ? '' : '/') + this.id;
},

This approach assumes that you have implemented controllers with the hashbang in your URL like so, http://www.mydomain.com/#clocks/123 , but it should work even if you haven't yet.