Description

Introduction of Server-Side Rendering with Angular

Server-Side Rendering (SSR) in Angular, powered by Angular Universal, enhances web applications by improving performance, SEO, and initial load times. This training provides a comprehensive understanding of SSR in Angular, covering setup, optimization techniques, caching, and deployment strategies to create scalable and high-performance web applications.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of Angular framework and components
• Familiarity with TypeScript and JavaScript
• Understanding of Angular routing and state management
• Basic experience with Node.js and Express.js (helpful but not required)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Server-Side Rendering (SSR)

1.1 Understanding Client-Side vs. Server-Side Rendering
1.2 Benefits of SSR for Angular Applications
1.3 How Angular Universal Works
1.4 When to Use SSR in Your Angular Project

2. Setting Up Angular Universal

2.1 Installing and Configuring Angular Universal
2.2 Adding Angular Universal to an Existing Project
2.3 Understanding server.ts and app.server.module.ts
2.4 Running and Testing an SSR-Enabled Angular Application

3. Optimizing SSR for Performance

3.1 Lazy Loading with Angular Universal
3.2 Reducing JavaScript Bundle Size
3.3 Optimizing Critical Rendering Path
3.4 Preloading and Prefetching Strategies

4. SEO and Meta Tag Optimization with SSR

4.1 Improving Search Engine Indexing with SSR
4.2 Managing Meta Tags with Meta and Title Services
4.3 Using Dynamic Meta Data for SEO Optimization
4.4 Hands-On: Creating an SEO-Optimized Angular Page

5. Handling API Calls in SSR Applications

5.1 Managing Data Fetching with Angular Universal
5.2 Using Transfer State to Optimize API Calls
5.3 Handling HTTP Requests on the Server Side
5.4 Preventing Duplicate API Calls Between Server and Client

6. Caching Strategies for Better SSR Performance

6.1 Implementing Server-Side Caching for Faster Responses
6.2 Using Redis for Session Storage
6.3 Optimizing Content Delivery with CDN Integration
6.4 Hands-On: Implementing an Efficient Caching Mechanism

7. Error Handling and Debugging in SSR

7.1 Common SSR Issues and How to Fix Them
7.2 Debugging SSR Applications in Development Mode
7.3 Handling Server-Side Errors Gracefully
7.4 Using Logs for Troubleshooting

8. Deploying an SSR Angular Application

8.1 Building for Production (ng run build:ssr)
8.2 Deploying to a Node.js Server
8.3 Hosting Angular Universal on Firebase Functions
8.4 Hands-On: Deploying an SSR Angular App to Vercel or AWS

9. Hybrid Rendering: Combining SSR with Static Site Generation (SSG)

9.1 Understanding Static Site Generation in Angular(Ref: Mastering Angular State Management with NgRx: Store, Effects, and Reducers)
9.2 Combining SSR and SSG for Maximum Performance
9.3 Using Prerendering for Static Content
9.4 Hands-On: Creating a Hybrid Angular Universal App

10. Advanced Techniques and Best Practices

10.1 Implementing Authentication in SSR Applications
10.2 Improving SSR Performance with Edge Computing
10.3 Using Web Workers to Offload Heavy Computations
10.4 Best Practices for Scalable SSR Architecture

Conclusion

By the end of this training, participants will be able to implement Angular Universal, optimize performance with caching and lazy loading, improve SEO, and deploy SSR applications efficiently. Mastering SSR in Angular will enable developers to build faster, scalable, and SEO-friendly web applications that enhance the user experience.

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