Unlock the Power of Angular 11: A Game-Changer for Developers
Google’s latest update to its popular TypeScript-based framework, Angular 11, is a significant leap forward for developers. Released on November 14, 2020, this new version addresses the concerns raised by the Angular community, focusing on improving the developer experience.
A Faster Build System with Inline Fonts and TypeScript 4.0 Support
Angular 11 brings optimization to the build system through inline fonts and support for TypeScript 4.0. This means faster build speeds and improved performance. With the new parallel function, developers can now perform multiple asynchronous interactions with components in parallel, streamlining the testing process.
Enhanced Component Test Harnesses
Component test harnesses, introduced in Angular Version 9, have been upgraded in Angular 11. Developers can now use these harnesses in all components, creating more robust test suites. The manual change detection feature also provides finer control over change detection.
webpack 5 Support for Faster Builds
Angular 11 supports the latest release of webpack, a module bundler that compiles larger JavaScript modules. This support enables faster builds with persistent disk caching and smaller bundles.
Moving to ESLint for Better Linting
Angular has shifted from TSLint to ESLint, a popular linting tool. This change was made possible with the help of the Angular community and provides a more robust linting experience.
Hot Module Replacement (HMR) Support Made Easy
The updated HMR support in Angular 11 reduces the effort required to configure HMR. Developers can now enable HMR while starting an application using ng serve, making it easier to replace modules without a full browser refresh.
Language Service Preview and Automatic Font Inlining
The new language service, still in development, will provide a better engine and renderer view. Automatic font inlining, enabled by default for production configuration, optimizes font compilation, resulting in faster app speeds.
Improved Logging and Reporting
Angular 11 provides more user-friendly builder phase info during development, making logs and reports easier to read and understand.
Upgrading to Angular 11
Ready to take advantage of the new features in Angular 11? Simply run the command to update your existing Angular installation.
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