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Setting Up Your First Angular Project: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Building dynamic web applications is one of the most sought-after skills in today’s tech landscape, and Angular is a powerful framework to achieve that. Whether you’re an aspiring developer or looking to enhance your skills, setting up your first Angular project is a crucial step. In this guide, we will walk you through the essential steps to create an Angular project from scratch, including the necessary tools and environment setup.

Prerequisites for Angular Development

Before embarking on your Angular journey, ensure you have the following prerequisites in place:

  • Basic knowledge of JavaScript – Understanding the fundamentals of JavaScript is essential for working with Angular.
  • Development Environment – A code editor such as Visual Studio Code for writing your Angular code.
  • Access to the Command Line – You’ll need to use the command line or terminal for executing commands.

Step 1: Installing Node.js

Node.js is a runtime environment for executing JavaScript code outside of a web browser. It also allows you to install packages from npm (Node Package Manager), which is essential for Angular development.

  1. Download Node.js: Visit nodejs.org and download the latest version of Node.js for your operating system.
  • You will see two options: the Current version and the Long Term Support (LTS) version. It’s recommended to download the LTS version.
  1. Installation: After the download completes, open the installer and follow the installation wizard. Make sure to accept the license agreement and choose the default installation path.
  2. Verify Installation: To ensure Node.js is installed correctly, open the command prompt (CMD) and type the command:
    “`bash
    node –version
   - If the version number appears, you have successfully installed Node.js.  

### Step 2: Installing Angular CLI  
Angular CLI (Command Line Interface) is a powerful tool that allows you to create and manage Angular applications. To install Angular CLI:  
1. **Open Command Prompt**: If you're on Windows, type `CMD` in the search bar and open it. If you're on macOS, open the Terminal.  
2. **Install Angular CLI**: Run the following command in the terminal:

bash
npm install -g @angular/cli

   - The `-g` flag installs the package globally, allowing you to access it from anywhere on your machine.  
3. **Verify Installation**: To confirm that Angular CLI is installed, type:

bash
ng version

   - If you see the version details of Angular CLI, you’re good to go!  

### Step 3: Creating a New Angular Project  
Now that you have Node.js and Angular CLI installed, it’s time to create your first Angular project.  
1. **Create a Folder**: First, create a folder where you'd like to store your project. For example, create a folder named `angular-complete-course`.  
2. **Navigate to the Folder**: In the command prompt, use the `cd` command to navigate to the folder:

bash
cd path-to-your-folder/angular-complete-course

3. **Create the Angular Project**: Run the command:

bash
ng new angular-ecard

   - You will be prompted to configure your project. You can choose `No` for Angular routing and the default option (CSS) for stylesheets.  
4. **Wait for Installation**: Angular CLI will create the project along with the necessary configuration files, which may take a few minutes.  

### Step 4: Running Your Angular Project  
With your project created, it’s time to run it locally:  
1. **Navigate into the Project Folder**:

bash
cd angular-ecard

2. **Serve the Project**: Start your Angular application by running:

bash
ng serve
“`

  • This command compiles the application and starts a live development server.
  1. Access Your Application: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:4200. You should see your new Angular application running!

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up your first Angular project. Understanding these foundational steps is crucial for any aspiring web developer looking to harness the power of Angular. The skills you’ve acquired thus far will serve as a robust platform as you delve deeper into Angular’s capabilities.

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