Whether you’re starting fresh with Angular or maintaining a growing app, knowing the right commands can make your workflow smoother, faster, and less error-prone. Here’s a practical guide to the core Angular CLI and npm commands — with real-world context on when and why to use each.
Angular CLI Basic Commands: Build and Scale Your App Faster
1. Create a New Angular Application
# Create a new Angular project ng new AppName
# If Angular not installed in you computer then use this command npm install -g @angular/cli
# Serve the application locally ng serve
# Automatically opens the app in your default browser ng serve --open
# Serve with port options ng serve --port 4200
# Build the application ng build
# Run unit test cases ng test
Why use it? This creates a brand-new Angular app using the latest standalone component architecture, which reduces boilerplate and simplifies module management. Great for starting modern Angular projects cleanly.
2. Create a New Angular Application without Standalone Components:
