Custom elements with Angular standalone component

In this article, we’re going to explore how to create custom elements using Angular standalone components, also known as Angular Elements.

What are custom elements?

Custom elements are a part of the Web Components standard, which allows developers to create their own HTML elements. These elements can then be used and reused throughout their applications.

Using Angular standalone components

Angular standalone components are Angular components that can be used in non-Angular applications as custom elements. This feature allows developers to leverage the power of Angular components in any web application, regardless of the underlying framework.

Creating a custom element with Angular

In order to create a custom element with Angular standalone component, you first need to create an Angular component using the @angular/elements package. Once you’ve created your component, you can use the createCustomElement() function to convert it into a custom element.

            
            import { createCustomElement } from '@angular/elements';
            import { MyComponent } from './my-component';

            const myElement = createCustomElement(MyComponent, { injector: this.injector });
            customElements.define('my-element', myElement);
            
        

Using the custom element

Once you’ve created your custom element, you can use it in any HTML file just like any other existing HTML element.

And that’s it! You’ve now created a custom element using an Angular standalone component. You can now use this element in any web application, regardless of the underlying framework.