Creating an Angular build is the process of transforming your Angular application code into a production-ready version that can be deployed to a web server. This involves compiling your TypeScript code, bundling your assets, and optimizing your application for performance.
Here's how you can create an Angular build:
1. Install the Angular CLI
If you haven't already, install the Angular CLI using npm:
npm install -g @angular/cli2. Navigate to your Angular Project Directory
Open your terminal and navigate to the root directory of your Angular project.
3. Run the Build Command
Use the following command to create a production build:
ng build --prodThis command will:
- Compile your TypeScript code: Convert your TypeScript files into JavaScript.
- Bundle your assets: Combine all your project files (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, etc.) into a single bundle.
- Minify your code: Remove unnecessary whitespace and comments to reduce file size.
- Optimize your application: Apply various optimizations to improve performance.
4. Find the Build Output
The build output will be placed in a folder named dist within your project directory. This folder will contain all the files needed to deploy your application.
5. Deploy Your Application
You can now deploy the contents of the dist folder to your web server. The specific deployment steps will vary depending on your server configuration.
6. Additional Build Options
The ng build command offers various options to customize your build process. Here are some common ones:
--output-path: Specify a different output directory for the build artifacts.--base-href: Set the base URL for your application.--aot: Enable Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation, which improves performance.--configuration: Use a custom build configuration.
For more information on available build options, refer to the official Angular CLI documentation: https://angular.io/cli/build.
