Chapter 4. Sencha Cmd

In Chapter 3, Application Structure, we described the nature of an Ext JS application as, essentially, a collection of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Just a web page. However, taking this point of view not only oversimplifies the issue, but it also means that your application won't reach its full potential; you'll be ignoring things like dependency management, code optimization, and many other matters that a high-quality application should incorporate.

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Remember that application architecture, just like building architecture, isn't just about piecing together parts of a whole. It's about brick-and-mortar, the materials used in construction, and the methodology used to construct the final product.

Sencha Cmd can be an important part of architecting your project. It gives you a strong foundation, a smooth workflow, and a polished final product. In this chapter, we'll look at:

• What Sencha Cmd actually is
• Why Sencha Cmd is important in your...