Ember Data
Ember Data is a data persistence library for Ember.js applications that provides a standardized way to manage model data, handle server communication, and maintain relationships between models. It implements the data layer of the Ember framework, offering features like automatic JSON API serialization/deserialization, caching, and built-in support for RESTful APIs. Developers use it to simplify data management in complex single-page applications by abstracting common data operations.
Developers should learn Ember Data when building Ember.js applications that require robust data handling, such as enterprise-level web apps with complex data models and relationships. It's particularly useful for projects adhering to the JSON API specification, as it provides out-of-the-box support, reducing boilerplate code for API interactions. Use cases include dashboards, admin panels, and applications with real-time data updates where consistency and performance are critical.