AngularLibraryBoilerplate

This project was generated using Angular CLI version 18.2.11.

Overview

This boilerplate helps you quickly set up and develop Angular libraries. It includes a pre-configured structure for components, services, utilities, themes, assets, and more. The project is optimized for scalability and maintainability.

Key Features

Pre-configured folder structure for Angular libraries.
Automatic barrel file generation for cleaner imports.
Support for custom themes, assets, styles, and fonts.
Ready-to-use Angular Material theme integration.
Built-in support for unit testing with Karma and Jasmine.
Easy publishing to npm or private repositories.

Getting Started

Create a New Angular Library

Use the following command to create a new Angular library:

npx ngx-lib-starter-kit my-lib

OR

1. Clone the Repository

Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory:

git clone https://github.com/your-repo/ngx-lib-starter-kit.git
cd ngx-lib-starter-kit

2. Install Dependencies

Install all required dependencies:

npm install

OR

npm i

3. Customize the Structure

Define the necessary structures based on your project requirements and remove any unnecessary files or folders.

3.1 Update Project Name

Rename the project in package.json and angular.json to match your library's name:

Open package.json and update the "name" field:
```
{
  "name": "your-library-name"
}
```
Open angular.json and update the "defaultProject" field:
```
{
  "defaultProject": "your-library-name"
}
```

3.2 Organize Folder Structure

Customize the folder structure to suit your library's needs. For example:

Place reusable components in the src/components folder.
Add services to the src/services folder.
Store utility functions in the src/utils folder.
Keep styles and themes in the src/styles folder.

3.3 Remove Unnecessary Files

Delete any files or folders that are not required for your library. For example:

Remove unused assets from the src/assets folder.
Delete example components or services and ....

3.4 Update Documentation

Ensure the README.md file reflects the changes made to the structure and provides clear instructions for contributors and users.

4. Build the Library

Build the library for distribution:

npm run build

5. Publish the Library

Before publishing the library, ensure the following configurations are in place:

5.1 Update `package.json`

Verify the name field matches your library's name.
Ensure the version field follows Semantic Versioning.
Add a description, keywords, and author field to improve discoverability.

Specify the main and module entry points for your library:

{
  "main": "dist/your-library-name/bundles/your-library-name.umd.js",
  "module": "dist/your-library-name/fesm2015/your-library-name.js",
  "types": "dist/your-library-name/your-library-name.d.ts"
}

Add a files field to include only necessary files in the package:

{
  "files": [
    "dist/",
    "README.md",
    "LICENSE"
  ]
}

5.2 Build the Library

Run the build command to generate the distribution files:

npm run build

5.3 Login to npm

Authenticate with your npm account:

npm login

5.4 Publish the Library

Publish the library to npm or a private repository:

npm publish --access public

For private repositories, ensure the publishConfig field in package.json is set correctly:

{
  "publishConfig": {
    "registry": "https://your-private-registry-url/"
  }
}

5.5 Verify the Published Package

After publishing, verify the package is available by installing it in a test project:

npm install your-library-name

Running Tests

Unit Tests

Run unit tests with the Karma test runner:

npm run test

Linting

Ensure your code adheres to best practices by running ESLint:

npm run lint

Additional Resources

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

Fork the repository.
Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
Commit your changes and push the branch.
Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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