Angular 6
Angular 6, released on May 3, 2018, is a major update to the popular open-source JavaScript framework developed by Google. This version focuses on performance improvements, developer experience enhancements, and new features to streamline application development.
Key Features and Improvements
- Angular Elements: Angular 6 introduced Angular Elements, which allows developers to create Web Components using Angular. These components can be used in any web page or app, making Angular apps more modular and interoperable.
- ng update: A new CLI command was added to automatically update your Angular projects to the latest version, simplifying the upgrade process.
- Improved Template Type Checking: Enhanced type checking capabilities for templates, reducing runtime errors by catching issues at compile time.
- Component Dev Kit (CDK): A new package that provides a set of behaviors and tools to help developers build performant, reusable UI components.
- Service Worker Updates: Service Worker support was enhanced for better offline capabilities and PWA (Progressive Web App) features.
- RxJS v6: Angular 6 was updated to use RxJS 6, which brought significant performance improvements and a more streamlined API.
- Tree Shaking: Better tree shaking, which removes unused code during the build process, resulting in smaller bundle sizes.
History and Context
Angular has evolved from AngularJS (version 1.x) to Angular (version 2+). Here's a brief timeline relevant to Angular 6:
- 2016 - Angular 2 was released, introducing a complete rewrite with TypeScript, components, and dependency injection.
- 2017 - Angular 4 and 5 were released, focusing on stability, performance, and introducing new features like HttpClient.
- 2018 - Angular 6: This version continued the trend of focusing on tooling and developer experience, with a significant emphasis on making Angular applications more lightweight and modular.
Development and Community
Angular 6, like its predecessors, was developed with community input, ensuring it addresses real-world development needs. The community contributes through GitHub pull requests, issues, and discussions on the Angular team's official channels.
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