Create Directive Using CLI

The Angular CLI (Command Line Interface) is a powerful tool that helps you create and manage Angular projects. It provides a simple command to generate directives, saving you time and ensuring consistency.

Command to Create a Directive

To create a new directive using the Angular CLI, you can use the following command:

ng generate directive <directive-name>

Or, you can use the shorter alias:

ng g d <directive-name>

Replace <directive-name> with the name you want to give to your directive. For example, to create a directive named highlight, you would use:

ng g d highlight

Options

You can also use various options with the ng generate directive command to customize the generated directive.

Example: Specifying a Path

To create the directive in a specific folder, you can provide the path:

ng g d directives/highlight

This will create the highlight directive in the src/app/directives folder.

Example: Skipping Test Generation

If you don't want to generate a test file for the directive, you can use the --skip-tests option:

ng g d highlight --skip-tests

Benefits of Using Angular CLI

• Consistency: The CLI generates consistent and well-structured code.
• Speed: It saves you time by automating the creation of directive files and boilerplate code.
• Integration: The CLI automatically updates your module with the new directive.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Thank you for reading!