Angular CLI

The Angular CLI (Command Line Interface) is a powerful tool for developing Angular applications, enabling developers to scaffold, build, test, and deploy projects efficiently. It automates common development tasks by providing a set of commands to create components, services, modules, and more,…

Key facts

First appeared: 2016
Category: technology
Problem solved: The Angular CLI was created to solve the problem of complex and inconsistent project setup and development workflows for Angular applications. Prior to the CLI, developers had to manually configure build tools (like Webpack, Babel, TypeScript), testing environments, and project structures, leading to significant boilerplate, configuration errors, and a steep learning curve for new projects and developers.
Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS

Related technologies

Sass/Less/Stylus (CSS preprocessors)
Jasmine (testing framework)
TypeScript
Angular (Framework)
Webpack
Node.js
Karma (test runner)
Protractor (E2E testing, deprecated in favor of Cypress/Playwright)
RxJS
npm (Node Package Manager)

Notable users

Deutsche Bank
JP Morgan Chase
Google
Upwork
Microsoft
IBM
Many large enterprises and web development agencies