How to Create an Angular Gantt Chart App – DHTMLX Tutorial

Creating a Gantt chart app in Angular can be a powerful tool for project management and scheduling. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a Gantt chart app using DHTMLX Gantt and Angular. Follow along to learn how to build a fully functioning Gantt chart app step by step.

Step 1: Set up Angular Project

Start by setting up a new Angular project using the Angular CLI. Open your terminal and run the following command:

ng new gantt-chart-app

Step 2: Install DHTMLX Gantt

Next, install the DHTMLX Gantt library using npm:

npm install dhtmlx-gantt

Step 3: Create Gantt Component

Create a new component for your Gantt chart app using the Angular CLI:

ng generate component gantt

Step 4: Integrate DHTMLX Gantt

Inside your newly created Gantt component, integrate DHTMLX Gantt by importing the library and initializing the Gantt chart:


import 'dhtmlx-gantt';
// ...
ngOnInit() {
gantt.init(this.ganttContainer.nativeElement);
}


Step 5: Define Gantt Data

Define your Gantt chart data by creating a data array and passing it to the Gantt chart:


data = [
{ id: 1, text: 'Task #1', start_date: '2022-01-01', duration: 5 },
{ id: 2, text: 'Task #2', start_date: '2022-01-08', duration: 3 }
];
// ...
gantt.parse(this.data);


Step 6: Style and Customize Gantt

Style and customize your Gantt chart by using DHTMLX Gantt API and CSS to modify the appearance and behavior of the chart according to your project requirements.

Step 7: Add Interactivity

Add interactivity to your Gantt chart app by incorporating features such as drag and drop, inline editing, and task linking to improve user experience and project management capabilities.

Step 8: Deploy and Test

Finally, deploy your Angular Gantt chart app and test it to ensure that it meets your project management needs and functions as expected.

By following these steps, you can create a powerful and visually appealing Gantt chart app in Angular using DHTMLX Gantt. With the flexibility and customization options offered by DHTMLX Gantt, you can build a Gantt chart app tailored to your specific project management requirements.