TypeScript Best Practices
TypeScript is the foundation of Angular applications. Clean, type-safe code reduces bugs and enhances maintainability.
Use Strict Type Checking
Enable strict mode in your tsconfig.json
to catch potential issues at compile time.
{
"compilerOptions": {
"strict": true
}
}
Prefer Type Inference
Let TypeScript infer types when the type is obvious, to reduce verbosity:
const name = 'Angular'; // inferred as string
Avoid any
; Use unknown
Instead
Using any
disables type checking. If you must accept uncertain data, prefer unknown
and refine it safely:
function process(data: unknown) {
if (typeof data === 'string') {
console.log(data.toUpperCase());
}
}
Angular Best Practices
Angular has shifted away from NgModules in favor of a simpler, more streamlined approach using standalone components.
Prefer Standalone Components
Standalone components are easier to manage and eliminate NgModule complexity.
@Component({
standalone: true,
selector: 'app-hello',
template: 'Hello Angular
',
})
export class HelloComponent {}
Note:
standalone: true
is implied by default in newer Angular versions, so you can omit it.
Use Signals for State
Angular signals offer a reactive, fine-grained change detection alternative to traditional observables or inputs.
const count = signal(0);
Implement Lazy Loading for Feature Routes
Improves performance by only loading feature code when needed:
{
path: 'feature',
loadComponent: () => import('./feature.component').then(m => m.FeatureComponent),
}
Use NgOptimizedImage
for Static Images
This directive automatically optimizes images for faster load and better performance:
🧩 Component Best Practices
Components should be small, focused, and use modern APIs.
Use input()
and output()
Functions
This approach replaces decorators with function-based metadata, improving clarity:
@Component({ standalone: true, template: '' })
export class ChildComponent {
name = input<string>();
clicked = output<void>();
}
Use computed()
for Derived State
Avoid duplicating logic by using computed()
:
const firstName = signal('John');
const lastName = signal('Doe');
const fullName = computed(() => `${firstName()} ${lastName()}`);
Use ChangeDetectionStrategy.OnPush
Improves performance by reducing unnecessary checks:
@Component({
changeDetection: ChangeDetectionStrategy.OnPush
})
export class EfficientComponent {
Prefer Reactive Forms
Reactive forms are easier to test and scale compared to template-driven forms.
Avoid Deprecated Binding Patterns
Replace these legacy binding strategies:
Deprecated | Use Instead |
---|---|
ngClass |
[class] |
ngStyle |
[style] |
[class.active]="isActive">
[style.backgroundColor]="color">
Template Best Practices
Templates should be simple, declarative, and free of business logic.
Use Native Control Flow
Angular now supports control flow blocks similar to JavaScript:
@for (item of items; track item.id) {
{{ item.name }}
}
@if (isLoggedIn) {
Welcome back!
} @else {
Please log in
}
Use the Async Pipe
Avoid manually subscribing to observables—use the async
pipe:
*ngIf="user$ | async as user">{{ user.name }}
State Management
Simple, predictable state is key to scalable applications.
Use Signals for Local State
Signals provide reactive state management without the overhead of external libraries.
const theme = signal<'light' | 'dark'>('light');
Keep State Transformations Pure
Avoid side effects in computed values or signal transformations:
function getTotal(price: number, qty: number): number {
return price * qty;
}
Services Best Practices
Services should follow single responsibility and use modern dependency injection.
Use providedIn: 'root'
This ensures a singleton service is available throughout the app without needing to declare it in providers:
@Injectable({ providedIn: 'root' })
export class AuthService {
login() { /* ... */ }
}
Use inject()
Function
Use inject()
instead of constructor injection for better tree-shaking and flexibility:
export class DashboardComponent {
private authService = inject(AuthService);
}
Conclusion
These best practices represent Angular’s modern philosophy: minimal, reactive, and highly performant. Whether you’re coding by hand or working with AI code generation, following these principles ensures you’re building Angular applications that are:
- Scalable and modular
- Easier to test and maintain
- Optimized for performance
- Aligned with future Angular updates
📎 Official guide: