Creating a data model

The model editor provides a simple but effective way to create your own data model. Whenever you have some complex data to display, you will need to define a type for it so that it becomes available throughout your project. Also, defining types allows JitBlox to generate strongly-typed TypeScript code, preventing mistakes when developers need to use the generated source code.

You can create a new type from the Data Model tab in the explorer pane. Once you created a new type (for example, "Product"), you can add fields (such as "Name" for a product name).

Note: if you rename a type or one of its properties, you don't need to refactor all references to it. JitBlox will keep everything up-to-date, from mock datasets to data bindings.

The model editor also supports type inheritance: a type can inherit from one or more other types. To do so, check out the Extends type(s) field.

JitBox will generate a TypeScript interface for each type that you create. All interfaces are generated in a single directory named model (and exported using a so-called barrel file), unless you organise your model into folders: if you do so, a subdirectory is generated for each model folder. You can easily create a new model folder by clicking the New Folder icon in the header of the model tab.