LoopBack JS

1. Model-Driven Development: Define models using JSON schema to auto-generate RESTful APIs.
2. Data Source Integration: Built-in connectors for various data sources like databases and REST services.
3. Dynamic Endpoints: Automatically create REST endpoints based on model definitions.
4. Security Mechanisms: Built-in authentication and authorization support, including OAuth and LDAP.

Before learning LoopBack.js, it's helpful to have the following skills:

1. JavaScript: Proficiency in JavaScript programming language, including ES6 features.
2. Node.js: Understanding of Node.js and its ecosystem, including npm packages and modules.
3. RESTful APIs: Knowledge of RESTful API concepts and principles.
4. JSON: Familiarity with JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) for defining models and data structures.

By learning LoopBack.js, you gain the following skills:

1. API Development: Ability to develop RESTful APIs quickly and efficiently.
2. Model-Driven Development: Proficiency in defining models using JSON schema and generating API endpoints automatically.
3. Data Integration: Skills to integrate various data sources, including databases and REST services, into your applications.
4. Security Implementation: Understanding of implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms to secure APIs.