angular-directives

Create reusable Angular directives for DOM behavior management.

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Skill: angular-directives
Source: https://github.com/zard-ui/zardui/tree/main/.agents/skills/angular-directives
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zard-ui/zardui --skill angular-directives-zard-ui

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Managing DOM behavior and element interactions across large Angular apps often leads to duplicated code and brittle components. A structured approach to building reusable directives improves consistency and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Attribute Directives to modify appearance or behavior of elements without altering markup.
  • Structural Directives to control DOM structure, overlays, portals, and dynamic insertion points.
  • Host Directives & Composition to compose reusable behaviors across components and directives for scalable patterns.
  • Practical usage examples include adding focus management, tooltips, portal rendering, and dynamic class application across UI components.

Quick Start

Start by creating a custom Angular directive using the @Directive decorator and apply it to an element to observe its behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions about angular-directives

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create reusable Angular directives for DOM behavior management?

You create reusable Angular directives using the @Directive decorator to manage DOM behavior across components. This approach covers attribute directives for appearance changes, structural directives for DOM control, and host directives for composition patterns.

What is the difference between attribute and structural directives in Angular?

Attribute directives modify element appearance or behavior without altering markup, while structural directives control DOM structure, enabling overlays, portals, and dynamic insertion points across Angular components.

How do I compose multiple Angular directives into a single reusable behavior?

You compose reusable behaviors across Angular components using host directives. This pattern allows you to combine multiple directives, enabling scalable composition for complex UI interactions like focus management and portal rendering.

Do I need TypeScript to build Angular directives for portal rendering?

Yes, TypeScript is a core prerequisite for building Angular directives. Satisfying TypeScript and Angular core requirements ensures proper type safety when implementing structural directives for portal rendering and dynamic DOM insertion.

What's the best way to add focus management and tooltips using Angular directives?

The best way to add focus management and tooltips is by building custom attribute directives. These directives modify element behavior without altering markup, providing practical reusable patterns for UI component interactions.

When should I not use structural directives for DOM manipulation in Angular?

Avoid structural directives when you only need to modify element appearance or behavior without changing DOM structure. In these cases, use attribute directives instead to prevent unnecessary DOM restructuring and maintain component stability.