Create Angular 17 Project
Creating an Angular project involves several steps, including installing the necessary tools, setting up the project structure, and configuring dependencies. Below is a comprehensive tutorial on how to create an Angular project from scratch.
Prerequisites:
- Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your machine. You can download and install them from Node.js website.
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Steps:
Open your terminal: Launch your preferred terminal application (e.g., Command Prompt, PowerShell, Git Bash).
Navigate to your desired project directory: Use the
cd
command to move to the location where you want to create your project. If you want to put it in your user directory, you can typecd ~
.Run the Angular CLI command: To generate a new Angular 17 project with interactive prompts, execute the following command:
ng new my-angular-project --preserve-symlinks --strict --cypress=false --service-worker=false --style=scss --routing=true --skip-install
Replace my-angular-project
with your desired project name. Customize the options if needed:
--preserve-symlinks
: Keep symbolic links in thenode_modules
folder, which can be helpful for development workflows.--strict
: Enable stricter type checking for better code quality.--cypress=false
: Exclude Cypress integration testing if you don't need it.--service-worker=false
: Don't enable the service worker by default (you can add it later if required).--style=scss
: Use SCSS as the preprocessor for styling.--routing=true
: Set up routing for navigation within your application.--skip-install
: Skip automatic installation of dependencies, allowing you to install them later (e.g., using a specific version manager).
Note that some options (like --update-schematics
) are now handled differently in Angular 17, so refer to the documentation for available options.
- Answer the prompts: The CLI will ask you a series of questions about your project's features:
- Would you like to add Angular routing? (Select Yes if you want to create routes for different parts of your application.)
- Which stylesheet format would you like to use? (Select SCSS if you chose that option earlier.)
- What type of unit testing framework would you like to use? (Choose Jasmine or Karma, or
None
if you don't need them initially.) - Would you like to enable branchless Hot Module Replacement (HMR)? (Select Yes if you want it for real-time code changes without full reloads.)
You can customize these choices based on your preferences and project requirements.
Install dependencies (if skipped): If you used
--skip-install
, runnpm install
in your project directory to install the necessary packages.Start the development server: Run
ng serve
to launch the Angular development server. Your application will usually be accessible at http://localhost:4200 in your web browser.
Additional options (advanced):
- If you don't want interactive prompts, you can provide options directly in the
ng new
command:
ng new my-angular-project --routing=true --style=scss --strict --skip-install
- For more advanced project configurations or customizing the generated files, refer to the Angular CLI documentation and schematics: https://angular.io/cli/new
Further guidance:
- Once you have a basic project structure, begin developing your application's components, services, modules, and routing.
- Explore the numerous tutorial resources and examples available for Angular 17 to learn and build more complex applications.
- Utilize community support forums and Stack Overflow if you encounter issues or need assistance.
I hope this comprehensive guide empowers you to successfully create and develop your Angular 17 project!
- Author: Ahmed Bouchefra Follow @ahmedbouchefra
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