Modules vs. Standalone Components in Angular

Angular traditionally relied on modules to organize applications, but with Angular 14+, standalone components simplify development by removing unnecessary dependencies.

Key Differences

1. Angular Modules

Modules (@NgModule) were the traditional approach to structuring Angular applications, grouping components, services, and directives.

2. Standalone Components

Standalone components (standalone: true) allow components to be used independently, reducing module dependencies.

Example: Standalone Component

Here’s an example of a standalone component:

@Component({
      selector: 'app-standalone',
      template: '
Standalone Component
',
      standalone: true
    })
    export class StandaloneComponent {}