Angular Getting Started Guide

Welcome to the Angular Getting Started Guide! Whether you're new to Angular or looking to dive deeper into its capabilities, this guide will help you get up and running quickly.

Overview

Angular is a platform and framework for building single-page client applications using HTML and TypeScript. It's maintained by Google and has a strong community support.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed.
A text editor or IDE (Integrated Development Environment) like Visual Studio Code or IntelliJ IDEA.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Install Angular CLI

Angular CLI (Command Line Interface) is a powerful tool that you can use to initialize, develop, and maintain Angular applications. To install Angular CLI, open your terminal and run:

npm install -g @angular/cli

2. Create a New Angular Project

Once Angular CLI is installed, you can create a new project by running:

ng new my-angular-project

This command will create a new directory called my-angular-project with all the necessary files and configurations.

3. Navigate to Your Project

Change into your new project directory:

cd my-angular-project

4. Serve Your Application

To start your application, run:

ng serve

This command will start a development server and open your application in a web browser.

5. Build Your Application

When you're ready to deploy your application, you can build it using:

ng build --prod

This command will create a production-ready version of your application in the dist/my-angular-project directory.