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Angular Structure :Angular Project Structure Unveiled

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Programing Web development Angular Frontend Development
Anurag Konduru
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Anurag Konduru
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Learning Angular - This article is part of a series.

A brief on Angular project and folder structure

Angular Project Structure :
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When embarking on an Angular project, understanding the directory structure is key to maintaining a well-organized and salable application. Here’s a breakdown of the typical Angular project structure:

src:
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  • app: The heart of your application resides here. Components, services, and other Angular-specific files are organized within this directory.
    • components: Individual components, each encapsulating specific UI elements and functionalities.
    • services: Reusable services providing data, logic, or communication between components.
    • modules: Angular modules, grouping related components, directives, and services.
  • assets: External files like images, fonts, or any other assets are stored here.
  • environments: Configuration files for different environments, allowing settings adaptation for development and production.

angular.json:
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  • Configuration file specifying settings for your Angular project, including build options, asset paths, and global styles.

index.html:
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  • The main HTML file, serving as the entry point for your Angular application.

main.ts:
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  • The TypeScript file that kicks off the Angular application, bootstrapping the AppModule.

styles.css (or styles.scss):
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  • Global styles for your application, providing consistent styling across components.

tsconfig.json:
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  • TypeScript configuration file, defining compiler options and settings for your project.

package.json:
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  • Dependencies and scripts for managing your project with npm.

node_modules:
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  • The folder containing the project’s dependencies. It’s generated and managed by npm.

tslint.json:
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  • Configuration file for TSLint, a tool for enforcing code style and catching potential issues.

Understanding and adhering to this structure ensures a clear and organized Angular project, facilitating collaboration and scalability throughout the development life cycle.

what happens when we visit localhost:4200 -Angular Initialization
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Initial Landing:
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  • Upon accessing localhost:4200, it starts with the loading of the index.html file, setting the stage for Angular’s initialization.

Script Unveiling:
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  • A pivotal phase ensues as the index.html references main.ts, a TypeScript file. This script undergoes transformation into main.js, unlocking crucial information and functionalities essential for the application’s operation.

AppModule Invocation:
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  • AppModule serves as the heartbeat, housing fundamental code, orchestrating seamless integration of components, and shaping the Angular application’s structure and behavior.

In essence, this multi-step process from HTML loading to TypeScript execution, orchestrated by the AppModule, lays the groundwork for a robust and interactive Angular application on localhost:4200.

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