How to create a more ambitious application with Angular?
If you've already taken your first steps with Angular and created a simple application, it's time to get more ambitious. One of the best ways to expand your skills is to embark on a task management project. In this article, we'll explain how to bring this idea to life using Angular, particularly by creating new components and handling routing.
How to generate new components in Angular?
To create components that add functionality to your application, you can follow these steps:
- Open the terminal: We will use Angular CLI commands to generate the components.
- Use the generate command: Type
ng g component
followed by the path where you want to create the component. If you want to organize them, it is useful to create a folder called pages
.
- Create specific components: For example, you can start with a
home
component for your main application and a labs
component to experiment with Angular features.
- Example command:
ng g component pages/homeng g component pages/labs
Each newly created component will include files for styles (CSS), structure (HTML) and logic (TypeScript), which makes it easy to organize the project.
How to implement basic routing in Angular?
Routing allows different sections of your application to redirect and function separately. This is essential to maintain a clear and divided logic in our application.
- Import the components: In the
app.routes.ts
file, import the components you want to use in the routes.import { HomeComponent } from './pages/home/home.component';import { LabsComponent } from './pages/labs/labs.component';
- Define the paths: Set the routes for each component, indicating the
path
and component
.const routes: Routes = [ { { path: 'home', component: HomeComponent }, { path: 'labs', component: LabsComponent }, { path: '', component: HomeComponent } ];
- Modify the home component: Use
<router-outlet></router-outlet>
in the home component to render the components on the defined paths.<router-outlet></router-outlet>
.
What are the steps to improve the visual appearance?
A good application should not only work well, but also have a good design. Although in this article we won't go too deep into styles, here are some guidelines:
- Global style reference: Include global styles in the
styles.css
file. This file affects all components of the application.
- Component-specific styles: Each component has its own CSS file. Styles here only affect their respective component, which is useful for maintaining encapsulation.
- Applying a base design: Use a Gist URL or predefined resources that include a basic set of global styles to get started.
Why is it important to divide responsibilities in Angular?
Dividing responsibilities is key to the maintainability and scalability of any application. Angular facilitates this by:
- Encapsulating logic and view: Each component handles its HTML, CSS and business logic.
- Clarifying workflow: By using well-defined paths and components, it is easy to follow the flow and functionality of the application.
- Encourage reuse: Well-designed components can be reused in different parts of the application or even in future projects.
With these practices, you can take your Angular application to a new level of complexity and functionality - keep exploring and experimenting to master Angular!
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