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Prerequisites

Before starting this Angular course, ensure you have the following knowledge and tools:

Required Knowledge

Essential Prerequisites

  • JavaScript Fundamentals: Variables, functions, objects, arrays, ES6+ features
  • HTML & CSS: Basic understanding of web markup and styling
  • Basic Programming Concepts: Variables, functions, loops, conditionals
  • Command Line Basics: Basic terminal/command prompt usage
  • TypeScript Basics: Understanding of types, interfaces, and classes
  • Modern JavaScript (ES6+): Arrow functions, destructuring, modules, promises
  • Node.js Basics: Understanding of npm and package management
  • Git Version Control: Basic git commands and workflows

Required Tools

Development Environment

  1. Node.js (version 18.x or later)
  2. Download from nodejs.org

  3. Verify installation: node --version and npm --version

  4. Code Editor

  5. Visual Studio Code (recommended)

  6. Extensions: Angular Language Service, TypeScript, Prettier, ESLint

  7. Angular CLI

  8. Install globally: npm install -g @angular/cli

  9. Verify installation: ng --version

  10. Git

  11. Download from git-scm.com
  12. Basic configuration for version control
  • Browser Developer Tools: Chrome DevTools or Firefox Developer Tools
  • Postman or Insomnia: For API testing
  • Angular DevTools: Browser extension for debugging Angular applications

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • RAM: 4GB (8GB recommended)
  • Storage: 2GB free space for development tools and projects
  • OS: Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+, or Linux

Browser Support

  • Modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • For development: Chrome or Firefox with developer tools

Pre-Course Setup Checklist

  • Node.js installed and verified
  • Angular CLI installed globally
  • Code editor installed with Angular extensions
  • Git installed and configured
  • Basic JavaScript knowledge refreshed
  • Development environment tested with a simple project

Learning Path Recommendations

If you're missing any prerequisites:

  1. JavaScript Fundamentals:
  2. MDN JavaScript Guide

  3. JavaScript.info

  4. TypeScript Basics:

  5. TypeScript Handbook

  6. TypeScript in 5 minutes

  7. HTML & CSS:

  8. MDN HTML Guide
  9. MDN CSS Guide

Getting Help

  • Course Discord/Forum: Join our community for questions and discussions
  • Angular Documentation: angular.io
  • Stack Overflow: Tag your questions with 'angular'
  • Angular Community: Angular Community Hub

Next Step: Once you've verified all prerequisites, proceed to Module 1: Setting Up Angular Project to begin your Angular journey.