If want to get started with AngularJS, either as a side project, an additional tool, or for your main work, this practical guide teaches you how to use this meta-framework step-by-step, from the basics to advanced concepts. By the end of the book, youβll understand how to develop a large, maintainable, and performant application with AngularJS.
Guided by two engineers who worked on AngularJS at Google, youβll learn the components needed to build data-driven applications, using declarative programming and the Modelβviewβcontroller pattern. Youβll also learn how to conduct unit tests on each part of your application.
Learn how to use controllers for moving data to and from views
Understand when to use AngularJS services instead of controllers
Communicate with the server to store, fetch, and update data asynchronously
Know when to use AngularJS filters for converting data and values to different formats
Implement single-page applications, using ngRoute to select views and navigation
Dive into basic and advanced directives for creating reusable components
Write an end-to-end test on a live version of your entire application
Use best practices, guidelines, and tools throughout the development cycle