Overview
One of the key elements that empower developers to create interactive and reusable components in Angular is directives. In this article, we will explore that Angular directives are, how they work, and different types of directives available.
What are Directives?
Directives are a fundamental part of Angular that allow you to extend HTML elements with the new behaviors and attributes. They act as markers on DOM elements, instructing Angular to do something with the element or component they are attached to. Essentially, directives help to manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM) and enable you to build dynamic, data-driven web applications.
Types of directives
Angular offers three main types of directives:
- Component Directives
- Structural Directives
- Attribute Directives