Angular 17 has been a popular TypeScript framework for hobbyists and professionals alike, and the iteration has been praised for its array of practical features and components. Faster renderings, improved tree shaking, and updated dependencies have all allowed developers to build more versatile and powerful apps, particularly in the face of complex tasks.
Considering the past improvements, it’s made for plenty of speculation about the next iteration, which will likely be available sometime in early 2024. If you’re wondering what Angular 18 has in store, here’s a look at what we know about the latest version.
Key Optimizations
As you might expect from a framework helmed by Google, Angular 18 is defined by its optimizations. While we don’t know exactly how the application will look, here’s what has been under consideration for the application.
Eager Loading
Not currently available on Angular 17, this feature would be able to load all of the code for the application up front, making for more responsive programs. Those working with mobile applications may find this addition to be a game-changer.
Lazy Loading
Angular 18 may have preloaded modules running in the background, meaning they’re already available for the developer when they’re needed. Angular 18 may also include loading routes that ensure only code for the current route is loaded.
Improved Change Detection
Change detection on Angular 17 struggles with larger applications. Angular 18 is likely to be more efficient with bigger components. In addition, the framework may make OnPush the default setting, improving the responsiveness for users and reducing change overhead.
Improved Tree Shaking
Removing code can be an arduous task, particularly for third-party libraries. The latest version of Angular 18 may be able to tree shake across the board, so only usable code will be loaded. You can also expect new configurations for tree shaking, giving you even more opportunities to use Angular 18 with different applications.
Improved AOT Compilation
Ahead of Time compilation is likely to become more efficient in the face of larger applications. It may also potentially be compatible with third-party libraries, so they won’t need to be compiled during runtime.
It's worth noting that Angular 18 may have a stronger learning curve for developers, particularly if you're not used to the current framework. Those interested in the newest features may want to gain more experience with Angular 17 so they have a better frame of reference when the new version debuts.
Improved Performance
Angular 18 is expected to be faster and easier to use than Angular 17, introducing new tooling features and components that give developers more options than any other version. While it may not be compatible with every past Angular application, it’s expected to improve an array of existing programs and open the doors for even more intuitive applications in the future.
If you’re considering using Angular for your next JavaScript application, you should know that Angular 18 has the benefit of a decade’s worth of support from Google. The directives, services, and dependency injection have all been praised for their ability to both create and maintain complex JavaScript applications. With Angular, you can add custom behavior to HTML, share data between components, easily test code, and create single-page applications with ease.
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