What are Angular components and how do they work?

What are Angular components and how do they work?

Angular components are the building blocks of Angular applications. They control a part of the user interface and consist of an HTML template, a TypeScript class, and styles.

Can you explain the structure of a component?

Sure! An Angular component typically has three main parts: the template (HTML), the class (TypeScript), and the styles (CSS). The template defines the view, the class contains the logic, and the styles define the appearance.

How do I create a new component in Angular?

You can create a new component using the Angular CLI command: ng generate component component-name. This will create the necessary files and update your module.

What is the purpose of the @Component decorator?

The @Component decorator is used to define metadata for the component, such as its selector, template URL, and style URLs. It tells Angular how to process the component.

Can components communicate with each other?

Yes, components can communicate through input and output properties, services, or by using Angular's EventEmitter.