
Updated angular2-webpack-starter modified to support the open source gentelella theme
The Gentelella Angular 7 project merges the elegant Gentelella free Bootstrap theme with the robustness of Angular, offering a solid foundation for web applications. While it initially attempted to utilize Bootstrap 4, the project reverted to Bootstrap 3 to avoid formatting issues that can disrupt the user interface experience. This configuration, alongside the choice to directly import legacy jQuery libraries, creates a unique blend of modern Angular features and traditional UI elements.
However, the project faces challenges with some dependencies, particularly with outdated libraries like jQuery-flot, which could hinder further development. Despite these obstacles, the setup allows for development flexibility, leveraging the Angular CLI for efficient project management and code scaffolding.
npm install to get started with minimal hassle.ng serve, automatically refreshing the app whenever source files are modified, enhancing the development workflow.ng generate component component-name command, streamlining the development of structured applications.ng build, saving all artifacts in the dist/ directory, making deployment seamless.ng test, ensuring code quality through integrated testing practices using Karma.ng e2e with Protractor, ensuring that the application works as intended in a real-world scenario.
Bootstrap is the most popular CSS Framework for developing responsive and mobile-first websites.
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.