Getting Started with Angular - Second Edition by Minko Gechev

Key FeaturesUp to date with the latest API changes introduced by Angular 2 and 4Get familiar with the improvements to directives, change detection, dependency injection, router, and moreUnderstand Angulars new component-based architectureStart using TypeScript to supercharge your Angular applicationsBook DescriptionIm delighted to see this new update and hope it helps you build amazing things with Angular. - Misko Hevery, Creator of AngularJS and AngularAngular is the modern framework you need to build performant and robust web applications. This book is the quickest way to upgrade your AngularJS knowledge to the brave new world of Angular, and get grips with the framework.It starts with an overview putting the changes of the framework in context with version 1. After that, you will be taken on a TypeScript crash-course so you can take advantage of Angular in its native, statically-typed environment. Youll explore the new change detection mechanism in detail, how directives and components have changed, how you create applications with Angular, and much more. Next, youll understand how to efficienly develop forms, use the router, implement communication with HTTP services, and transform data with custom pipes. Finally, we will take a look at the Angulars Ahead-of-Time compiler, angular-cli and other such tools that help us build professional applications.By the end of the book, youll be ready to start building quick and efficient Angular applications compatible with v2 and v4, that take advantage of all the new features on offer.This book is up to date for the 2.4 release and is compatible with the 4.0 release as well.What you will learnUnderstand the changes made from AngularJS with side-by-side code samples to help demystify the Angular learning curveStart working with Angulars new method of implementing directivesUse TypeScript to write modern, powerful Angular applicationsDig in to the change detection method, and other architectural changes to make sure you know whats going on under the hood of AngularGet to work with the new router in AngularUse the new features of Angular, including pipes, and the updated features such as forms, services, and dependency injectionLearn about the server-side rendering in Angular to keep your new applications SEO-friendlyEnhance your applications using Ahead-of-Time compilation and Web WorkersAbout the AuthorMinko Gechev is a software engineer who strongly believes in open source software. He has developed numerous such projects including codelyzer, the AngularJS style guide, aspect.js and many others. Together with Igor Minar, John Papa and Ward Bell, Minko is one of the coauthors of the official Angular style guide.Minko loves to experiment with theoretical concepts from computer science and apply them in practice. He has spoken about Angular and software development at worldwide conferences and meetups, including ng-conf, ng-vegas, AngularConnect, FDConf, Angular-SF, and Connect.Tech.Table of ContentsGet Going with AngularThe Building Blocks of an Angular ApplicationTypeScript Crash CourseGetting Started with Angular Components and DirectivesDependency Injection in AngularWorking with the Angular Router and FormsExplaining Pipes and Communicating with RESTful ServicesTooling and Development Experience