Nice idea for a module: Unicorn YML -> JSS Disconnected YML :-)

@GTHvidsten I was wondering if Sitecore Support also explained the reasoning behind this?

This is code I use in ajax requests. But please do let us (and future Googlers) know here how you solved it?

Can you post the full stacktrace in your question? Also it's not a good sign that you had to stop the installation, so the config file which registers the assembly with embedded razor files is probably missing: App_Config\Include\EmailExperience\Sitecore.EmailExperience.‌​UI.config

Thanks for letting us know, I'm not sure what happened but it's been rectified by the web team.

I know it's your own answer, but please do feel free to mark it as the accepted answer :-)

Seeing as it's after deployment of your solution, it implies that you have a custom patch file somewhere disabling xDB. Can you verify using /sitecore/admin/showconfig.aspx ?

Don't forget you can always use IgnoreDependencies using the GUI too (expand the options).

You can also edit the same file using the App Service Editor - a drag-and-drop web interface to your file system.