Angulardependent

Angulardependent is a term used in software development to describe modules, libraries, or components that require the Angular framework to function. In practice, angulardependent code relies on Angular runtime features such as the dependency injection system, component and directive metadata, and Angular's change detection workflow. The term is not part of the official Angular vocabulary but is sometimes used in documentation or discussions to emphasize the dependency relationship between a package and Angular.

Packages described as angulardependent typically declare Angular core libraries as peer dependencies and are packaged as Angular libraries (for example using ng-packagr) rather than as standalone JavaScript modules. They may export Angular decorators or services that assume a running Angular application, and upgrading Angular versions can require corresponding changes in the library. This dependency model affects distribution, version compatibility, and tree-shaking behavior.

Testing and maintenance of angulardependent code often involve Angular's testing utilities, such as TestBed, along with mocks of Angular services. Build and release workflows frequently ensure that a library remains compatible with the target Angular versions and that its DI tokens, providers, and injectables continue to align with the consuming application.

See also: Angular, Dependency injection, Angular library, ng-packagr, Zone.js.