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Learning Angular: A practical guide to building web applications with modern Angular
Learn frontend development the Angular way – build your first production-grade web applications from scratch in Angular with the help of expert guidance and step-by-step explanations.
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format
Key FeaturesExplore the basics of Angular development, from components and templates to forms, routing, and servicesGet up to speed with the new paradigms modern Angular brings, including standalone APIs, new control flow syntax, Signals, and server-side rendering (SSR)Discover best practices for building, deploying, debugging, and testing Angular applicationsBook DescriptionAngular is an extremely fast, cross-platform JavaScript framework loved by millions. Learning Angular is a comprehensive introduction to the framework from an experienced Angular developer and Google Developer Expert. You’ll learn the Angular way of development as you build a real-world app from the ground up.
Updated for Angular 18, this fifth edition tackles landmark changes in Angular after the “Angular Renaissance”. It covers app creation with standalone components, Angular Signals, and the new control flow syntax, while addressing the problem of migration from older Angular code. You’ll also find a brand-new chapter on optimizing performance with SSR and hydration, as well as revamped content on TypeScript.
Angular developers of all experience levels will benefit from this book. It is especially useful if you are new to Angular, as it will help you get to grips with the bare bones of the framework.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to create Angular applications with TypeScript from scratch and apply best practices in any Angular codebase.
What you will learnUse the Angular CLI to scaffold, build, and deploy new Angular applicationsCreate Angular applications using standalone APIsBuild rich components with Angular template syntaxApply reactivity patterns with the RxJS library and SignalsCraft beautiful user interfaces using Material DesignCreate HTTP data services to access APIs and provide data to componentsImprove your debugging and error handling skills during runtime and developmentOptimize application performance with SSR and hydration techniquesWho this book is forThis book is for JavaScript developers and web developers dipping their feet for the first time in the world of frontend development with Angular, as well as those migrating to the Angular framework to build professional web applications. Current Angular developers looking to catch up with modern Angular will also find this book useful.
You'll need prior exposure to JavaScript and a solid foundation in the basics of web programming before you get started with this book.
Table of ContentsBuilding Your First Angular ApplicationIntroduction to TypeScriptStructuring User Interfaces with ComponentsEnriching Applications Using Pipes and DirectivesManaging Complex Tasks with ServicesOrganizing Applications into ModulesReactive Patterns in AngularCommunicating with Data Services over HTTPNavigating through Applications with RoutingCollecting User Data with FormsHandling Appli
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format
Key FeaturesExplore the basics of Angular development, from components and templates to forms, routing, and servicesGet up to speed with the new paradigms modern Angular brings, including standalone APIs, new control flow syntax, Signals, and server-side rendering (SSR)Discover best practices for building, deploying, debugging, and testing Angular applicationsBook DescriptionAngular is an extremely fast, cross-platform JavaScript framework loved by millions. Learning Angular is a comprehensive introduction to the framework from an experienced Angular developer and Google Developer Expert. You’ll learn the Angular way of development as you build a real-world app from the ground up.
Updated for Angular 18, this fifth edition tackles landmark changes in Angular after the “Angular Renaissance”. It covers app creation with standalone components, Angular Signals, and the new control flow syntax, while addressing the problem of migration from older Angular code. You’ll also find a brand-new chapter on optimizing performance with SSR and hydration, as well as revamped content on TypeScript.
Angular developers of all experience levels will benefit from this book. It is especially useful if you are new to Angular, as it will help you get to grips with the bare bones of the framework.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to create Angular applications with TypeScript from scratch and apply best practices in any Angular codebase.
What you will learnUse the Angular CLI to scaffold, build, and deploy new Angular applicationsCreate Angular applications using standalone APIsBuild rich components with Angular template syntaxApply reactivity patterns with the RxJS library and SignalsCraft beautiful user interfaces using Material DesignCreate HTTP data services to access APIs and provide data to componentsImprove your debugging and error handling skills during runtime and developmentOptimize application performance with SSR and hydration techniquesWho this book is forThis book is for JavaScript developers and web developers dipping their feet for the first time in the world of frontend development with Angular, as well as those migrating to the Angular framework to build professional web applications. Current Angular developers looking to catch up with modern Angular will also find this book useful.
You'll need prior exposure to JavaScript and a solid foundation in the basics of web programming before you get started with this book.
Table of ContentsBuilding Your First Angular ApplicationIntroduction to TypeScriptStructuring User Interfaces with ComponentsEnriching Applications Using Pipes and DirectivesManaging Complex Tasks with ServicesOrganizing Applications into ModulesReactive Patterns in AngularCommunicating with Data Services over HTTPNavigating through Applications with RoutingCollecting User Data with FormsHandling Appli
488 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2025
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February 1, 2026
The book is instructive in every sense of the word. From the very beginning, the author makes you feel like he’s right there with you on your learning journey, carefully guiding you rather than leaving you to fend for yourself. That tone is invaluable — and it’s one of the key ways this book differs from many others of its kind, which can feel colder and far less approachable.
Another major strength is that this is not a disposable read. You can come to it as an Angular newbie and it will cover absolutely everything you need to build an Angular application — and then some. But as you become a more seasoned Angular developer, you’ll find yourself coming back to it as a reference. The writing is so clear and well-structured that you can jump into any section and quickly understand it, without needing to mentally reconstruct everything that came before.
Beyond the standard sections you’d expect in a comprehensive Angular guide, the author has added information that makes the experience more well-rounded and practical. For example, there’s a dedicated chapter on Angular Material, which is one of many UI component libraries available — but also one that’s in particularly high demand, not least because it’s officially backed by Google. It’s a great example of the thoughtful choices made throughout the book to ensure it’s a dependable, real-world source of information.
What ultimately makes a developer good isn’t just technical skill, but the combination of skill and best practices. That mindset is clearly reflected here, especially in the inclusion of a full chapter on unit testing — something many developers overlook, yet something that’s essential for delivering a complete, professional product.
Another thing I personally found very helpful is how well the reader is prepared for each chapter. Each one begins with a clear summary of what you’re about to learn, setting expectations before you dive in. This is consistently reinforced with a “Technical Requirements” subsection, including links to carefully written code examples that directly support the material. The learning experience is further enhanced with well-placed tips, notes, and warnings that highlight important details exactly when you need them.
There are plenty of Angular books on the market, and if you’re looking for something distant or standoffish, this isn’t it. This is a book for readers who want to feel included, encouraged, and genuinely supported as they learn. If you want to really understand Angular — not just muddle through unclear examples — this is the book for you. You’ll learn Angular, just as the title promises, and you’ll come away with the kind of deep understanding that actually sticks… and just might help you the next time Angular interview questions come your way.
Another major strength is that this is not a disposable read. You can come to it as an Angular newbie and it will cover absolutely everything you need to build an Angular application — and then some. But as you become a more seasoned Angular developer, you’ll find yourself coming back to it as a reference. The writing is so clear and well-structured that you can jump into any section and quickly understand it, without needing to mentally reconstruct everything that came before.
Beyond the standard sections you’d expect in a comprehensive Angular guide, the author has added information that makes the experience more well-rounded and practical. For example, there’s a dedicated chapter on Angular Material, which is one of many UI component libraries available — but also one that’s in particularly high demand, not least because it’s officially backed by Google. It’s a great example of the thoughtful choices made throughout the book to ensure it’s a dependable, real-world source of information.
What ultimately makes a developer good isn’t just technical skill, but the combination of skill and best practices. That mindset is clearly reflected here, especially in the inclusion of a full chapter on unit testing — something many developers overlook, yet something that’s essential for delivering a complete, professional product.
Another thing I personally found very helpful is how well the reader is prepared for each chapter. Each one begins with a clear summary of what you’re about to learn, setting expectations before you dive in. This is consistently reinforced with a “Technical Requirements” subsection, including links to carefully written code examples that directly support the material. The learning experience is further enhanced with well-placed tips, notes, and warnings that highlight important details exactly when you need them.
There are plenty of Angular books on the market, and if you’re looking for something distant or standoffish, this isn’t it. This is a book for readers who want to feel included, encouraged, and genuinely supported as they learn. If you want to really understand Angular — not just muddle through unclear examples — this is the book for you. You’ll learn Angular, just as the title promises, and you’ll come away with the kind of deep understanding that actually sticks… and just might help you the next time Angular interview questions come your way.
May 20, 2025
Good book if you have basic understanding
Goosld book to go through topics if you have basic understanding of the angular. Worh reading or browsint through to brush the topics
Goosld book to go through topics if you have basic understanding of the angular. Worh reading or browsint through to brush the topics
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