Introducing modern Angular
As we embark on this chapter, let’s take a moment to explore the Angular framework’s journey and understand how it has evolved over time to become a powerhouse in web development. From its inception to the latest version, Angular has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of developers and provide a robust foundation for building complex web applications.
The Angular framework was initially introduced by Google in 2010 as AngularJS (using JavaScript). It was a game-changer in the web development landscape, offering a declarative and powerful approach to building dynamic user interfaces. However, as web technologies advanced and developers demanded more scalability and performance, Angular underwent a significant transformation.
One of the pivotal moments in Angular’s evolution was the release of Angular 2 (using TypeScript) in 2016. Angular 2 introduced a complete rewrite of the framework, embracing modern concepts such...