JavaScript is the most flexible programming language in the world, and IT recruiters understand that Angular is the perfect framework for it. Unlike other frameworks which are just an amalgamation of other tools, Angular is purpose built so you don’t have to build your own MVC pipeline, and that means writing less code overall.
Are the app developers on your team using Angular JavaScript (aka AngularJS or just Angular)? They should be. Angular is a next generation framework, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be improved with some of these apps. Here are our top Angular skills and tools you should know for web app development:
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Generator Angular
Sets up boilerplates for your apps making this a great choice for anyone who is new to Angular, or those on your team looking to save time.
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Webstorm
Webstorm works with HTML, CSS, and node.js as well as Angular. Its biggest perk is the live editor which allows you to view the product of your code without the need to constantly refresh.
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NG-Inspector
A browser add-on (available for Chrome and Safari) enables you to inspect angular applications, a very useful app for understanding and debugging code.
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Karma
Karma is the ultimate code testing device, it works for AngularJS as well as pretty much any other JavaScript framework. With Karma you can test every step of the process from unit testing, to midway testing to full end-to-end testing. However, the real value of Karma is the ability to test your code across different browsers and devices.
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Jasmine
Let’s start by saying that Jasmine is best used in conjunction with Karma because Jasmine is unaware of which environment you’re testing your code. Fortunately, Jasmine will find all your unhandled code by inspecting all JavaScript functions and classes. Jasmine also does not require a DOM, JS framework, or browser to operate.
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MochJS
MochaJS is more flexible than Jasmine, which can be a good thing but it will also require a bit more work on your end to set it up with different frameworks and libraries. The advantage is MochJS is accurate in mapping, reporting, and allows for asynchronous testing.
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Sublime Text
A favourite of developers for its ability to make simplify coding.
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Angular Seed
Similar to Generator Angular, Angular Seed provides an easy blueprint for a typical Angular JS app so you can bootstrap an angular app and the requisite development environment.
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Videogular
Enables you to easily integrate HTML-5 videos and other multimedia elements into your app.
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Protractor
Protractor was actually built by the Angular team and combines certain aspects of Mocha and Jasmine. As a Node.js program, it is built on top of WebDriverJS so it runs on real browsers, making it a reliable tool for end-to-end testing.
Today, an IT recruiter can recognize that AngularJS is made even better with the addition of these abovementioned tools. Looking for an app developer who is fluent in AngularJS and supportive tools? At Live Assets, our IT recruiters connect the industry with the top IT talent. Contact us or call (416) 572-1020 to find your newest IT team member!