AngularJS Development

What is AngularJS?

AngularJS was an open source framework created by Google that changed the way you could build web applications. We say was, because it sadly went end of support in the cold dark January 2022. JavaScript based, it was designed mainly for creating single page applications both for web and mobile. What made AngularJS stand out at the time was how it simplified the development and testing process, offering tools that helped to organise projects and keep things speedy.

It followed the Model View Controller (MVC) pattern, which meant code could be neatly structured and easier to maintain. On top of that, AngularJS offered handy features including declarative templates, data binding, dependency injection and modularisation. It even extended the abilities of plain HTML so that data could connect to your page more easily, updating your user interface automatically without extra effort. For many years, AngularJS was one of the most popular ways to build responsive, interactive applications.

Why do companies use AngularJS?

Today, AngularJS has reached end of life and isn’t recommended for new projects. But, if you have older systems, you might still rely on it. Let's take a closer look at why continuing to AngularJS may be a strategic and practical choice:

Cost limitations

Moving an entire application to a new framework can be very expensive. Maintaining what you already have, at least in the short term, is often much cheaper.

Time limitations

Large migrations can take months or even years, depending on how complex your system is. You might prefer to keep things running as they are with ongoing maintenance rather than committing to a long migration project.

Downtime avoidance

Migration projects sometimes require long periods of time for development, testing and debugging. The switch over to the newer framework may also require downtime which can be a deal breaker for companies who rely on their application for business continuity. Ongoing maintenance should help to keep the application running smoothly without major interruptions.

Compatibility

Some older systems might have integrations with other software or hardware that would be difficult or expensive to replicate in a new environment. Maintaining the existing system helps ensure that these connections remain functional.

How can we help?

Whilst AngularJS played a significant role in advancing front end development when it was first introduced, it's limitations and end of life status has pushed businesses (and developers!) to move to more modern frameworks that offer better performance, maintainability and support. At Cool Code Company, we have years of experience working with AngularJS and may still be able to offer you custom support for your existing AngularJS applications. We can also help you migrate your AngularJS projects to a newer and more comprehensive framework.

FAQs

Q) Is AngularJS different to Angular?

A) Yes, whilst they have many similarities, AngularJS and Angular are fundamentally different.

Further reading

What is AngularJS and why is it used?

What are the disadvantages of using AngularJS?