🚀 New Features in Angular 16

1. The New Reactivity Model

Angular 16 introduces a completely new reactivity model using Signals, making state management smoother.

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import { signal, computed } from '@angular/core';

const count = signal(0);
const doubleCount = computed(() => count() * 2);

count.set(10);
console.log(doubleCount()); // 20

2. Zone.js is Now Optional

Angular is moving towards a Zone.js-free future! Developers can now opt out of Zone.js for better performance.

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import { bootstrapApplication } from '@angular/platform-browser';

bootstrapApplication(AppComponent, { zone: 'noop' });

3. Improved Server-Side Rendering (SSR)

Hydration got a major boost! Angular 16 makes SSR apps faster and more efficient.

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import { provideClientHydration } from '@angular/platform-browser';

bootstrapApplication(AppComponent, {
  providers: [provideClientHydration()]
});

4. Deferrable Views for Better Performance

You can now defer loading parts of your application until needed, improving startup performance.

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<ng-container *ngIf="condition; else deferBlock"></ng-container>

<ng-template #deferBlock>
  <app-heavy-component></app-heavy-component>
</ng-template>

5. Forms Now Support Typed Controls 🎉

No more dealing with any types in Angular forms.

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const myForm = new FormGroup({
  name: new FormControl<string>(''),
  age: new FormControl<number>(0),
});

6. Standalone APIs are Now Even More Powerful

Standalone components get more love, making it easier to create modular Angular apps.

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@Component({
  selector: 'app-root',
  standalone: true,
  imports: [CommonModule],
  template: `<h1>Hello, Angular 16!</h1>`
})
export class AppComponent {}

7. Better Debugging with Developer Tools

Angular DevTools gets new updates, making it easier to profile performance and debug applications.

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npm install -g @angular/devtools

📜 Angular Versions and Features

🔗 Reference Links

• Angular 16 Official Docs
• Angular Wikipedia
• Angular GitHub

📝 Key Ideas Summary

That’s all for Angular 16! If you’re still using Angular 8… it’s time for an upgrade! 🚀