What is Angular? Why is it used?

What is Angular?

Angular is an open-source development platform and framework, built on TypeScript.

It is primarily used for building single page, web applications and is supported and maintained by Google.

Inclusive within the platform:

A module-based framework for building single-page web applications that are scalable
A comprehensive collection of integrated libraries that offer a wide range of features including forms management, client-server comms and routing plus more
A sophisticated suite of developer tools that allows the creation, test, rollout and ongoing updates to the code

A key benefit of Angular is that the platform has been built to allow developers to create individual level applications to enterprise-grade applications. As is stands, the Angular ecosystem boasts over 1.6 million diverse developers as well as content creators and library authors.

To use Angular successfully, developers need to have experience in CSS, HTML and TypeScript as well as CLI (Command Line Interface).

Modules/Components

The modules also known as components, are the foundational building blocks for successfully developing applications in Angular. By using individual component architecture, Angular provides a structure for organising projects into manageable, organised parts with a clear articulation of responsibilities so that any code built within it, is both scalable and maintainable.

Why is it used?

Enterprise-scale Applications

Angular is a favored option for building large software applications that are central to an organisations' operations. The features of the framework like modular reusability, easy testing, flexibility and progressive refactoring make it a popular choice for developing Enterprise-scale Applications.

Single-Page Applications (SPA)

Angular is ideal for building single-page applications due to the easy data management and routing procedures it enables. Many businesses believe single-page applications provide a better user experience than multi-page websites.

Progressive Web Applications (PWA)

Progressive applications are built to use proxies and cache that allow users a seamless application experience through its use of network interception. Another benefit of PWAs is that these applications can run even when disconnected from the internet.

Interfaces with Animations

Angular offers the ability to develop appealing and interactive UI/UX thus, providing a positive user experience through its easy-to-use modules. This can help build a strong brand identity and increase customer retention.

Server-side Rendered Applications

Angular provides developers with the ability to create applications quickly and with an appealing user experience. This means it has become a top choice for building server-side rendering applications. SSR applications are much better placed to overcome the issues of SEO-optimised webpages, unlike single-page applications.

Mobile Applications

Angular is favored not only for website application development but also for mobile application development. Cross-platform applications can be developed using the Angular framework and these applications have the ability to run on multiple platforms such as web, mobile, or desktop. Angular with Nativescript is used for Android app development, whereas Angular with Ionic for iOS app development.

How can we help?

Our Developers have worked with Angular for many years and created a wide range of both mobile and website applications using the framework. If you're considering whether or not your company could benefit from a web or mobile based application, we can discuss your current environment and what you want to achieve from such an application and help you understand the potential benefits and downsides. We can also help advise you on whether Angular specifically is a good framework for your application or whether there are better alternatives. Finally, we can of course develop and implement an Angular application for you if decide you would like to proceed.