angular_4_scaffolding

The frontend was generated with Angular CLI version 1.2.6. The backend was made from scratch. Whole stack in TypeScript.

This project uses the MEAN stack:

• Mongoose.js (MongoDB): database
• Express.js: backend framework
• Angular 4: frontend framework
• Node.js: runtime environment

Other tools and technologies used:

• Angular CLI: frontend scaffolding
• Bootstrap: layout and styles
• Passport: authentication

Prerequisites

1. Install Node.js and MongoDB
2. Install Angular CLI: npm i -g @angular/cli
3. From project root folder install all the dependencies: npm i or npm install

Run

Development mode

npm run dev: concurrently execute Angular build, TypeScript compiler and Express server.

A window will automatically open at localhost:4200. Angular and Express files are being watched. Any change automatically creates a new bundle, restart Express server and reload your browser.

Production mode

npm run prod: run the project with a production bundle and AOT compilation listening at localhost:3000

Running unit tests

Run npm run test to execute the unit tests via Karma.

Running end-to-end tests

Run npm run e2e to execute the end-to-end tests via Protractor. Before running the tests make sure you are serving the app via npm run dev.

Further help

To get more help on the Angular CLI use ng help or go check out the Angular CLI README.