Learning Angular 2 Directives (Video 4)

This video tutorial introduces Angular 2, focusing on setting up the development environment, creating basic components, and bootstrapping an application. It covers the use of TypeScript, JavaScript decorators, and the necessary dependencies for Angular 2. The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of rendering a component in a browser and hints at future topics.

What is the primary focus of Angular 2 compared to Angular 1?

• Server-side rendering

• Enhanced database connectivity

• Component-based architecture

• Improved CSS styling

Which of the following is NOT a dependency required for setting up an Angular 2 project?

• Angular 2

• SystemJS

• ReactJS

• ZoneJS

What is the role of ZoneJS in an Angular 2 application?

• To manage change detection

• To provide routing capabilities

• To handle HTTP requests

• To enhance CSS styling

What file extension is used for TypeScript files in Angular 2?

• .js

• .ts

• .jsx

• .tsx

Which decorator is used to define the metadata for an Angular 2 component?

• @Module

• @Directive

• @Component

• @Service

How do you specify a component's selector in Angular 2?

• Using a CSS class

• Using an HTML tag

• Using a JSON object

• Using a JavaScript function

What is the purpose of the bootstrap function in Angular 2?

• To style the application

• To initialize the main component

• To connect to the database

• To compile TypeScript files