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Effective Angular

Name: Effective Angular
Author: Roberto Heckers
ISBN: 9781805125532

by Roberto Heckers

August 2024

Intermediate to advanced

400 pages

11h 15m

English

Packt Publishing

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Effective Angular
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Part 1:Angular Basics and Setting Up Scalable Nx Workspaces
Chapter 1: Scalable Front-End Architecture for Angular Applications
Technical requirementsUnderstanding scalable front-end applicationsWhat is scalability?Why is front-end architecture important?Different approaches to scaling front-end applicationsMonorepo or polyrepoArchitectural patterns for Angular applicationsDesign patterns used within Angular applicationsWhat is Nx and why should you use it?How Nx helps you build Angular monorepos that scaleSetting up a scalable Angular workspaceWhat did Nx create in our new workspace?Improving our Nx workspace for better Angular developmentStructuring Angular applications and librariesDo you create a new library or reuse an existing one?Summary
Chapter 2: Powerful Angular Features
What makes Angular so powerful?New features in the Angular frameworkStandalone componentsDependency injection using the inject functionDirective compositionAngular SignalsAngular control flowOther noteworthy new Angular featuresA deep dive into Angular routingCreating new componentsConfiguring routes in Angular applicationsRoute configuration optionsComponent communicationReceiving values with the @input() decoratorEmitting values with the @Output() decoratorTwo-way data binding using @Input and @OutputOther component communication methodsDependency injectionProviding dependenciesInjecting dependenciesUsing the inject function for better dependency injectionDependency instances, injector hierarchy, and resolution modifiersSummary
Chapter 3: Enhancing Your Applications with Directives, Pipes, and Animations
Using and creating Angular directivesAngular attribute directivesAngular structural directivesDirective selectorsAngular directive compositionTransforming values using Angular pipesUsing pipes in HTML templates and TypeScript filesIs it pure or impure?Using AsyncPipeBuilding your own pipesCreating and reusing stunning animationsSummary
Chapter 4: Building Forms Like a Pro
Understanding the different types of forms in AngularBuilding template-driven formsCreating a forms library with a form componentCreating a template-driven formBuilding reactive formsCreating a reactive formCreating forms dynamicallySummary
Part 2:Handling Application State and Writing Cleaner, More Scalable Code
Chapter 5: Creating Dynamic Angular Components
A deep dive into Angular content projectionCreating a modal component using content projectionExploring multi-slot content projection with ng-content selectDisplaying projected content multiple times or conditionallyUsing template references and variablesUsing template variables effectivelyUsing TemplateRef elements effectivelyRendering components dynamicallyRendering components dynamically using ngComponentOutletUsing an injector with ngComponentOutletLazy loading dynamic componentsRendering components dynamically using the defer control flowSummary
Chapter 6: Applying Code Conventions and Design Patterns in Angular
Exploring commonly used code conventions and best practices in Angular applicationsNaming conventionsStructural conventionsUsing best practices in Angular applicationsExploring commonly used design patterns in Angular applicationsCreational design patterns in AngularStructural design patterns in AngularBehavioral design patterns in AngularBuilding a generic HTTP service containing a model adapterUsing the generic HTTP serviceProviding mock data for our API requestsSummary

Chapter 7: Mastering Reactive Programming in Angular
What is reactive programming?Highlights of reactive programmingDrawbacks of reactive programmingReactive programming in AngularReactive programming using RxJSWhat are Observables?Unsubscribing from ObservablesUsing and creating RxJS operatorsTypes of operatorsFlattening multiple Observable streams using flattening operatorsPowerful and useful RxJS operatorsCreating combined and reusable RxJS operatorsReactive programming using Angular SignalsUsing Signals, computed Signals, and Signals effectsCombining Signals and RxJSUsing toSignalUsing toObservableChoosing between Signals and RxJSSummary
Chapter 8: Handling Application State with Grace
Understanding application stateDifferent levels of application stateFundamental concepts within state managementHandling global application state using RxJSBuilding a state management solution using RxJSConnecting your state management and view layer with a facade serviceHandling global application state using SignalsThe problem with using RxJS or Signals for global state managementHandling global application state with NgRxInstalling the @ngrx/store and @ngrx/effects packagesDefining your first NgRx actionsCreating your first NgRx effectCreating your initial state and first reducer functionsDefining NgRx selectorsAdjusting the facade service so that they use NgRx state managementAdding additional actions, effects, reducers, and selectorsSummary
Part 3:Getting Ready for Production with Automated Tests, Performance, Security, and Accessibility
Chapter 9: Enhancing the Performance and Security of Angular Applications
Understanding Angular change detectionZone.js and AngularImproving change detection efficiencyAngular change detection and SignalsEnhancing the performance of Angular applicationsUnderstanding and using the runOutsideAngular() methodUnderstanding and using the NgOptimizedImage directiveUnderstanding and using the trackBy and track functionsUnderstanding and using web workers in AngularBuilding secure Angular applicationsSetting up route guardsAngular attack surfaces and how to mitigate themSummary
Chapter 10: Internationalization, Localization, and Accessibility of Angular Applications
Adding translatable content in Angular applicationsInstalling Transloco in your Nx monorepoTranslating content using TranslocoChanging the Transloco configurations at runtimeLocalization for Angular applicationsLocalizing currencies using the translocoCurrency pipeLocalizing dates using the translocoDate pipeLocalizing numbers using the translocoDecimal pipeMaking your Angular applications accessible to everyoneHow to make Angular applications accessibleUsing the tabindex attributeAdding ARIA attributesSummary
Chapter 11: Testing Angular Applications
Different types of application testingUnderstanding unit testsUnderstanding end-to-end testsUnderstanding component testsUnderstanding integration testsUnit testing of Angular applications using JestSetting the coverage thresholdAdding additional configurationsWriting and running unit testsAdding additional unit tests for the expenses-registration applicationEnd-to-end testing of Angular applications using CypressWriting your first e2e testDefining page objects for e2e testingUsing fixtures in your e2e testsSummary
Chapter 12: Deploying Angular Applications
Building and linting Angular applications inside your Nx monorepoLinting Nx projectsBuilding your Angular libraries and applicationsAnalyzing your build outputAutomatically deploying Angular applicationsCreating an access tokenCreating a .yml fileDeploying the application to GitHub PagesFixing workflow failsSummary
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Overview

"Effective Angular" equips you with the skills and knowledge to build scalable and maintainable Angular applications. Guiding you through essential concepts like reactive programming, state management, and powerful tools like Nx and Cypress, this book ensures you're prepared to tackle projects of any scale with confidence.

What this Book will help me do

Set up scalable Nx monorepos to organize and manage large Angular applications.
Master Angular's standalone API, control flow, and Signals to enhance coding efficiency.
Combine RxJS and NgRx for effective state management in dynamic applications.
Write robust tests for Angular applications using Cypress and Jest.
Optimize Angular application performance and automate deployment processes for efficiency.

Author(s)

Roberto Heckers is an experienced software engineer with a focus on front-end development using Angular. Having worked with top companies, Roberto brings a wealth of knowledge in building scalable and effective web applications. His expertise and clear teaching style ensure readers gain practical and actionable Angular skills.

Who is it for?

If you are an experienced front-end developer aiming to deepen your Angular expertise, this book is tailored for you. With its hands-on approach to concepts like state management, monorepos, and reactive programming, it suits developers ready to build scalable applications. Prior basic knowledge of Angular is necessary to fully benefit from the content.

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