How to Set Up an Angular Development Environment

Angular is a popular JavaScript framework for building dynamic web applications. In order to develop with Angular, you need to set up a development environment on your computer. Here are the steps to do so:

Step 1: Install Node.js

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that is used to build and run JavaScript applications. You can download and install Node.js from the official website here.

Step 2: Install Angular CLI

Angular CLI (Command Line Interface) is a tool that allows you to create and manage Angular projects. Install it globally by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

npm install -g @angular/cli

Step 3: Set Up a Text Editor

Choose a text editor for writing your Angular code. Some popular options include Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, and Atom.

Step 4: Create a New Angular Project

Once Angular CLI is installed, you can create a new Angular project by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

ng new my-angular-app

Step 5: Start the Development Server

Navigate to the newly created project directory and start the development server by running the following command:

cd my-angular-app
ng serve --open

This will start a local development server and open your Angular app in a web browser. Any changes you make to the code will automatically be reflected in the browser.

Step 6: Start Coding

Now that your development environment is set up, you can start writing Angular code and building your web application. Happy coding!