All Angular CLI commands

The Angular CLI (Command Line Interface) is a powerful tool for creating, building, and deploying Angular applications. It provides developers with a set of commands that can be used to create new projects, generate components and services, and perform other tasks related to building and managing Angular applications.

Angular CLI commands in Sort

Here is a list of most commonly used Angular CLI commands:

• ng new <project-name>: Creates a new Angular project with the specified name.
• ng serve: Builds and serves the application in development mode, with automatic reloading of the application when changes are made.
• ng generate <schematic> <name> [options]: Generates a new component, directive, service, module, or other Angular element using a schematic. For example, ng generate component my-component will generate a new component called "my-component" with its associated files.
• ng build [options]: Builds the application for production and outputs the files to the dist/ folder. By default, the application is built in "production" mode with optimizations turned on.
• ng test [options]: Runs the unit tests for the application using Karma and Jasmine.
• ng e2e [options]: Runs end-to-end tests for the application using Protractor.
• ng lint [options]: Lints the application code using TSLint.
• ng help [command]: Displays help information for a specific command or the Angular CLI in general.
• ng add <package-name> [options]: Installs and configures a new package for the application. For example, ng add @angular/material will install and configure the Angular Material package.
• ng update [options]: Updates the application dependencies to their latest versions. For example, ng update @angular/core will update the Angular Core package to its latest version.
• ng config [options]: Sets or gets configuration values for the CLI.
• ng doc <keyword>: Opens the Angular documentation page for the specified keyword.
• ng xi18n [options]: Extracts the internationalization (i18n) messages from the application code and generates a translation file.
• ng serve --proxy-config <proxy-config-file>: Starts the development server and proxies requests to the specified proxy configuration file.
• ng test --code-coverage: Runs the unit tests and generates a code coverage report.
• ng build --prod: Builds the application in production mode with optimizations turned on.
• ng build --watch: Builds the application in watch mode, which automatically rebuilds the application when changes are made to the code.

These are just some of the most commonly used Angular CLI commands. There are many more available, and you can always refer to the official Angular CLI documentation for more information.

Angular CLI commands in Details

• ng new <project-name>: This command is used to create a new Angular project with the specified name. It generates the initial project structure, installs the necessary dependencies, and sets up a basic configuration. For example, ng new my-app will create a new Angular project called "my-app".
• ng serve: This command is used to build and serve the application in development mode. It starts a development server that listens for changes to the code and automatically reloads the application when changes are made. This makes it easy to develop and test the application in a local environment.
• ng generate <schematic> <name> [options]: This command is used to generate a new component, directive, service, module, or other Angular element using a schematic. A schematic is a template that defines the structure and content of the generated code. For example, ng generate component my-component will generate a new component called "my-component" with its associated files.
• ng build [options]: This command is used to build the application for production and output the files to the dist/ folder. By default, the application is built in "production" mode with optimizations turned on. This command is typically used when deploying the application to a production environment.
• ng test [options]: This command is used to run the unit tests for the application using Karma and Jasmine. It launches a test runner that executes the tests and provides feedback on their success or failure. This makes it easy to test the application code and ensure that it is working as expected.
• ng e2e [options]: This command is used to run end-to-end tests for the application using Protractor. End-to-end tests simulate user interactions with the application and are used to ensure that the application is working correctly from the user's perspective.
• ng lint [options]: This command is used to lint the application code using TSLint. Linting is the process of analyzing the code for potential errors, bugs, or stylistic issues. This command is typically used as part of a continuous integration process to ensure that the code meets a certain standard of quality.
• ng help [command]: This command is used to display help information for a specific command or the Angular CLI in general. It provides information on how to use each command and its available options.
• ng add <package-name> [options]: This command is used to install and configure a new package for the application. For example, ng add @angular/material will install and configure the Angular Material package, which provides pre-built UI components for Angular applications.
• ng update [options]: This command is used to update the application dependencies to their latest versions. For example, ng update @angular/core will update the Angular Core package to its latest version. This ensures that the application is using the most up-to-date and secure dependencies.
• ng config [options]: This command is used to set or get configuration values for the CLI. It can be used to configure various aspects of the CLI, such as the default language for generated code or the location of the node_modules/ folder.
• ng doc <keyword>: The ng doc <keyword> command is used to open the Angular documentation website and search for a specific keyword or topic. It opens the default web browser and performs a search on the Angular documentation website for the specified keyword.

For example, if you want to search for information on how to use the ngFor directive in Angular, you can use the following command:

ng doc ngFor

This will open the Angular documentation website and display the search results for the ngFor keyword. You can then navigate to the relevant documentation page and read about how to use the ngFor directive in your Angular application.

• ng xi18n [options]: This command is used to extract the translation strings from the application code and generate a translation file. The translation file can then be used to provide translations for the application's text content.
• ng update [options]: This command is used to update the application and its dependencies to the latest version. It updates the Angular core packages, third-party packages, and the application's own packages.
• ng deploy [options]: This command is used to deploy the application to a hosting platform, such as Firebase, GitHub Pages, or Azure. It builds the application in production mode and deploys it to the specified hosting platform.
• ng build-angular [options]: This command is used to build the Angular framework from source. It compiles the TypeScript code, packages the framework, and generates the JavaScript bundles. This command is typically used by Angular framework developers.
• ng completion [options]: This command is used to enable command-line completion for the Angular CLI. It generates a script that can be used to enable command-line completion in the terminal.
• ng outdated [options]: This command is used to display the outdated packages in the application. It lists the packages that are outdated and the available updates.
• ng version [options]: This command is used to display the version information for the Angular CLI and the application. It lists the versions of the Angular CLI, Angular core packages, and other installed packages.
• ng config [options]: This command is used to set or get configuration values for the application or the CLI. It can be used to configure various aspects of the application or the CLI, such as the default project, style format, or package manager.

These are just some of the most commonly used Angular CLI commands. The Angular CLI provides a wide range of commands that can be used to create, build, test, and deploy Angular applications. By using the Angular CLI, developers can save time and focus on writing high-quality code instead of dealing with manual setup and configuration.