Getting started with angular

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Web development has been growing rapidly. Since the evolution of Javascript several frameworks have been developed to ease the building process. Just like other constructions which sees several tools rise to help same it is in programming.
In this tutorial we will outline on the best method to get started with angular for a beginner with basics.
Pre-requisite.

This article assumes you have a good understanding of HTML, CSS and Javascript. There is nothing difference here its just a simple way to help you work faster. The same concept learnt before are the same we will be using all along.

HTML. There are several places where one can get along to learn. I would prefer the following resources.
HTML - HTML page(https://html.com/)
- w3school (https://www.w3schools.com/html/) freecodecamp
CSS (csstricks.com)
Javascript (freecodecamp, javascript.info and tektutorials)
You also need to have understanding of typescript. Don't worry its just javascript with a cap. check their documentation its super easy.
I hope with the above it will get easy all along.

Lets Dive into angular

Angular is a popular framework for building web applications using the TypeScript programming language. Here are the basic steps to get started with Angular:

  1. Install Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager) on your computer if you haven't already. You can download and install them from the official Node.js website: nodejs.org/en.

  2. Install the Angular CLI (Command Line Interface) using NPM. Open a terminal or command prompt and enter the following command:

    npm install -g @angular/cli

    This will install the latest version of the Angular CLI globally on your computer.

  3. Create a new Angular project using the CLI. Navigate to the directory where you want to create your project, and enter the following command:

    ng new my-project

    This will create a new Angular project with the name "my-project" in a subdirectory of the current directory.

  4. Start the development server. Navigate into the project directory using the terminal or command prompt, and enter the following command:

    cd my-project

    ng serve

  5. This will start a development server and open your project in a web browser at localhost:4200.

  6. Edit the project files to build your application. You can use your favorite code editor to modify the files in the "src" directory, which contains the main code for your Angular application.

  7. Build your application for production. When you're ready to deploy your application, use the following command to build it for production:

    ng build --prod

  8. This will create a set of static files in the "dist" directory that can be deployed to a web server.

These are the basic steps to get started with Angular. There is a lot more to learn about the framework, including its powerful features like dependency injection, component-based architecture, and reactive programming. You can find more information and tutorials on the official Angular website: angular.io/docs.

  1. Learn the basics of TypeScript. Angular is built on top of TypeScript, so it's important to have a good understanding of TypeScript before diving into Angular development. You can start by reading the TypeScript documentation or taking an online course.

  2. Learn the basics of Angular architecture. Angular is a component-based framework, which means that the main building blocks of an Angular application are components. You'll need to learn how to create components, templates, and services, as well as how to manage data flow between them.

  3. Use Angular CLI to generate code. The Angular CLI can generate code for you, which can save you a lot of time and effort. You can use it to generate components, services, directives, pipes, and more.

  4. Learn how to use Angular Material. Angular Material is a UI component library for Angular applications. It provides a set of pre-built UI components that you can use in your application, such as buttons, cards, forms, and more. You can learn more about Angular Material on the official website.

  5. Explore the Angular community. Angular has a large and active community of developers who share their knowledge and experience through blogs, forums, and social media. You can join the Angular community by attending local meetups, participating in online forums, or following Angular experts on Twitter.

  6. Build a real-world application. To really solidify your Angular skills, try building a real-world application. This will give you hands-on experience with all aspects of Angular development, including creating components, handling data, using Angular Material, and more. You can find project ideas on GitHub or other online resources.

These are just a few steps you can follow to continue learning Angular. Remember, the key to mastering any technology is to practice regularly and be willing to learn new things. Good luck!
We will dive into the architecture and binding next article.

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