Learning Angular 2 Directives (Video 20)

The video tutorial covers Angular Universal, focusing on server-side rendering. It explains the setup process using a starter project, demonstrates running Angular applications on the server, and discusses technical details and challenges. The course concludes with future directions for Angular development.

What is one of the main benefits of using server-side rendering in Angular 2?

• Improved client-side performance

• Better integration with third-party libraries

• Faster loading times for websites

• Easier code maintenance

What is the purpose of cloning the universal starter project in Angular Universal?

• To create a new Angular 2 component

• To set up a basic server-side rendering application

• To test Angular 2's mobile capabilities

• To learn about Angular 2's routing system

Which library is essential for enabling server-side rendering in Angular 2?

• Angular Router

• Angular Universal Preview

• Angular CLI

• Angular Material

What is the role of the pre-boot library in Angular Universal?

• To simplify Angular 2 component creation

• To coordinate between client and server-side rendering

• To manage server-side data storage

• To enhance client-side animations

Why is it important to separate the bootstrapping phase of Angular applications into different files for client and server?

• To handle different bootstrapping processes for client and server

• To reduce the size of the application

• To improve the application's security

• To ensure compatibility with different browsers

What should developers be cautious about when writing code for server-side rendering in Angular 2?

• Implementing complex animations

• Using too many Angular modules

• Directly accessing the DOM with standard APIs

• Using TypeScript instead of JavaScript

What is a potential issue with Angular Universal as mentioned in the course?

• It cannot be used with Angular 1.x applications

• It has issues with HTTP calls during server-side rendering

• It is not officially supported by the Angular team

• It lacks support for mobile devices