Angular Template-driven Forms from Pluralsight

You can build forms in Angular almost completely inside your HTML templates with Angular's template-driven forms. This course will teach you how to build template-driven forms, create dynamic forms, validate forms data, and save that data to an API.

Angular has two forms models to choose from: template-driven forms and reactive forms. Template-driven forms are simpler and are a great choice for most use cases. In this course, Angular Template-driven Forms, you'll learn the fundamentals of working with template-driven forms, and also advanced topics for working with complex and dynamic forms. First, you’ll explore the Angular architecture that powers both template-driven forms and reactive forms and the differences between the two paradigms. Next, you’ll discover how to build interactive forms by binding HTML input elements to a data model and how to validate user-entered data. Finally, you'll learn how to do more advanced template forms work, like creating dynamic forms and custom controls. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Angular template-driven forms needed to build both simple and complex forms to gather data from the user.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Getting Started with Angular Template-driven Forms

Creating Angular Template-driven Forms

Working with Input Elements and Data Types

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Develops skills and knowledge that are foundational to forms development in Angular for beginners

Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials for practical learning

Taught by Jim Cooper, an experienced instructor recognized for his work in Angular

Covers advanced topics for working with complex and dynamic forms such as creating custom controls

Builds a strong foundation for template-driven forms in Angular

Teaches how to create dynamic forms with data binding and validation

Reviews summary

Mastering angular template-driven forms

According to students, this course provides a crystal clear and comprehensive guide to Angular template-driven forms. Learners praise the instructor's ability to explain complex concepts with incredible clarity and the course's strong focus on practical, hands-on demos, enabling them to immediately apply what they learn to their projects, particularly in sections on custom controls and dynamic forms. While largely positive, a few learners noted that the pace can be challenging for absolute Angular beginners, suggesting some prior knowledge is beneficial. For certain advanced topics, students found they might need to supplement with external resources for a deeper dive, but overall, it's considered a solid and highly valuable resource for mastering forms in Angular.

Provides thorough coverage of Angular template-driven forms.

"This course is a fantastic deep dive into Angular Template-driven Forms... Highly recommend for anyone looking to master this aspect of Angular."

"It covers all the essentials, from basic binding to validation... solid introduction."

"The course delivers exactly what it promises – a comprehensive guide to template-driven forms."

Strong emphasis on hands-on demos and real-world applicability.

"I especially appreciated the modules on custom controls and dynamic forms, which I immediately applied to my current project."

"The hands-on demos made it easy to follow along and grasp the concepts."

"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."

The instructor provides highly clear and understandable explanations.

"The instructor explains complex concepts with incredible clarity and provides practical, real-world examples."

"Excellent course! The material is well-structured, and the hands-on demos made it easy to follow along and grasp the concepts."

"The course explains the underlying architecture beautifully, making the subsequent practical examples much more impactful."

Some topics may require external resources for deeper understanding.

"I found some of the explanations for error handling and validation to be a bit brief. I had to look up external resources to fully grasp some concepts."

"For more in-depth knowledge, one might need to supplement with other materials."

"Could use more in-depth coverage on complex topics or optimization techniques."

Course pace can be challenging for absolute Angular beginners.

"I struggled to keep up with the pace... assumes a level of prior Angular expertise that wasn't explicitly stated as a prerequisite."

"Some parts felt a bit rushed, especially if you're completely new to Angular. Having a basic understanding of Angular's core concepts beforehand is definitely beneficial."

"A quick recap of core Angular concepts relevant to forms (like NgModel) at the very beginning could be useful for those whose Angular knowledge is rusty."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Angular Template-driven Forms with these activities:

Review HTML and JavaScript

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Go over the basics of HTML and JavaScript before starting the course.

Browse courses on HTML

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Review basic HTML tags and semantics
Refresh your understanding of JavaScript data types, variables, and control flow

Participate in an online discussion forum on Angular Forms

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Engage in discussions with peers to clarify doubts and exchange ideas related to Angular Forms.

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Join an online forum or community dedicated to Angular
Post questions or participate in existing discussions
Share your knowledge and assist others

Complete Pluralsight Angular Forms Tutorial

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Follow a guided tutorial on Pluralsight to enhance your understanding of Angular Forms.

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Sign up for a Pluralsight account
Enroll in the 'Angular Forms' tutorial by Jim Cooper
Complete all modules and quizzes in the tutorial

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Build a simple Angular form with input validation

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Practice building a simple Angular form to solidify your understanding of template-driven forms.

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Create a new Angular project
Add a new component and template for your form
Implement HTML input elements with data binding
Add validation rules and error messages

Create a blog post on Angular form best practices

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Write a blog post to summarize and share your learnings on Angular form best practices.

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Research and gather information on Angular form best practices
Outline the structure and content of your blog post
Write and edit your blog post
Publish and promote your blog post

Attend an Angular Forms workshop or meetup

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Network with professionals and learn about advanced concepts in Angular Forms.

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Research upcoming Angular Forms workshops or meetups
Register and attend the event
Actively participate in discussions and ask questions

Mentor a junior developer on Angular Forms

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Provide guidance and support to a junior developer learning Angular Forms.

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Identify a junior developer who needs support
Establish regular communication channels
Set learning goals and provide tailored guidance
Review code and provide feedback

Contribute to an open-source Angular Forms project

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Participate in an open-source project to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the community.

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Identify an open-source Angular Forms project
Review the project documentation and codebase
Propose and develop new features or fixes
Submit pull requests and collaborate with other contributors

Career center

Learners who complete Angular Template-driven Forms will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Front-End Web Developer

A Front-End Web Developer is responsible for designing and implementing the user interface of a website or web application. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms will be very useful for a Front-End Web Developer, as it will teach them how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Full-Stack Web Developer

A Full-Stack Web Developer is responsible for both the front-end and back-end of a website or web application. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms will be useful for a Full-Stack Web Developer, as it will teach them how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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User Experience (UX) Designer

A UX Designer is responsible for designing the user interface of a website or web application. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a UX Designer who is involved in designing the user interface of a web application. The course will teach the designer how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Web Designer

A Web Designer is responsible for designing the visual appearance of a website or web application. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a Web Designer who is involved in designing the user interface of a web application. The course will teach the designer how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst works with stakeholders to define and document the requirements for a new or modified software system. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a Business Analyst who is involved in gathering and documenting the requirements for a new or modified web application. The course will teach the analyst how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing a project. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a Project Manager who is involved in managing a project to develop a new or modified web application. The course will teach the manager how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates and maintains documentation for software products. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a Technical Writer who is involved in documenting the user interface of a web application. The course will teach the writer how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst works with stakeholders to define and document the requirements for a new or modified software system. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a Systems Analyst who is involved in gathering and documenting the requirements for a new or modified web application. The course will teach the analyst how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Information Architect

An Information Architect designs the structure and organization of a website or web application. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for an Information Architect who is involved in designing the user interface of a web application. The course will teach the architect how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Interaction Designer

An Interaction Designer designs the user interactions for a website or web application. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for an Interaction Designer who is involved in designing the user interface of a web application. The course will teach the designer how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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User Researcher

A User Researcher conducts research to understand the needs and wants of users. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a User Researcher who is involved in conducting research on the user interface of a web application. The course will teach the researcher how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to help businesses make informed decisions. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a Data Analyst who is involved in analyzing data from web forms. The course will teach the analyst how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Quality Assurance (QA) Tester

A QA Tester evaluates software products to ensure that they are free of defects and meet the requirements of the end user. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a QA tester who is involved in testing the user interface of a web application. The course will teach the tester how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager is responsible for the overall success of a product. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a Product Manager who is involved in managing a product that includes a web application. The course will teach the manager how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software systems. This course in Angular Template-Driven Forms may be useful for a Software Engineer who is involved in developing the user interface of a web application. The course will teach the engineer how to create and validate forms, which are a common part of many web applications.

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