🚀 Getting Started with Angular — Complete Setup & Installation Guide

1. Install Node.js & Npm

Angular requires Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager).

Steps:

1. Visit https://nodejs.org

2. Download the LTS (Long Term Support) version.

3. Install using the default settings.

4. Verify installation:

    node -v
    npm -v
   

💡 Tip: Always install the LTS version for better stability.

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2. Install Angular CLI

The Angular Command Line Interface (CLI) helps create, build, and manage Angular projects easily.

Install globally:- prefer stable version

npm install -g @angular/cli

Verify:

ng version

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3. Install a Code Editor (VS Code Recommended)

While you can use any editor, Visual Studio Code is the most popular choice for Angular.

Steps:

1. Download from https://code.visualstudio.com

2. Install extensions:

   • Angular Essentials (John Papa)

   • Prettier – Code Formatter

   • Angular Language Service

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4. Install Git (Optional but Recommended)

Git helps with version control and collaborating with others.

Steps:

1. Download from https://git-scm.com/

2. Verify:

    git --version
   

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5. Create Your First Angular App

Once everything is installed:

ng new my-angular-app
cd my-angular-app
ng serve -o

Open http://localhost:4200 to see your app running 🎉

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Conclusion

Wrap up with encouragement:

And that’s it! You’re now ready to start building amazing Angular apps. In the next part of the series, we’ll explore Angular project structure and how everything fits together.