Features
- Signals-based reactivity system
- Built-in dependency injection
- Standalone components with less boilerplate
- Powerful template syntax with control flow
- Integrated CLI for scaffolding, testing, and building
Pros
- Batteries-included — routing, forms, HTTP, testing built-in
- Strong conventions reduce decision fatigue in large teams
- Excellent TypeScript integration (TypeScript-first)
- Long-term support and predictable release schedule by Google
Cons
- Steeper learning curve than React or Vue
- Verbose compared to lighter frameworks
- Bundle size is larger for simple applications
Overview
Angular is a comprehensive platform for building web applications, developed and maintained by Google. Unlike libraries that focus only on the view layer, Angular provides a complete solution including routing, forms handling, HTTP client, dependency injection, and testing utilities out of the box.
Angular has undergone significant modernization with signals-based reactivity, standalone components (removing the need for NgModules), and a new control flow syntax in templates. These changes make Angular more approachable while retaining the structure and conventions that make it well-suited for large enterprise applications with big teams.
When to Use
Angular is the right choice for large enterprise applications where consistency, strong conventions, and a batteries-included approach matter. It’s ideal when your team needs opinionated architecture decisions made for them, or when building long-lived applications that benefit from Angular’s predictable release and support cycle.
Getting Started
npm install -g @angular/cli
ng new my-app && cd my-app && ng serveimport { Component, signal } from "@angular/core";
@Component({
selector: "app-counter",
template: `<button (click)="increment()">Count: {{ count() }}</button>`,
})
export class CounterComponent {
count = signal(0);
increment() { this.count.update(n => n + 1); }
}