What you should know about the framework

Angular is an open source framework from Google – specially developed for creating dynamic web applications. Anyone planning complex web projects will come across Angular sooner or later. But what exactly is behind it? And when is it worth using it?

What is Angular?

Angular is a so-called front-end framework. It is used when it comes to “What does the user see and use?”. In other words, the visible interface of a website or app. It was developed by Google and is continuously developed by an active community and a core team at Google itself.

Unlike many smaller libraries, Angular comes with an entire ecosystem: Components, routing, forms, services, tests and much more. Everything under one roof, everything coordinated. This saves time, reduces sources of error and ensures consistency in the code.

What can you do with Angular?

Web applications (Single Page Applications – SPAs)

Angular is perfect for modern web apps in which content is dynamically reloaded without the page having to be reloaded, e.g:

• Customer portals

• Patient dashboards

• Device configurators

• Admin backends

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

PWAs are websites that feel like native apps – including offline functionality, push notifications and home screen integration. Ideal for mobile use in the lab or on wards.

Form-based applications

Angular has a strong form system. This is helpful for:

• Validated input masks (e.g. patient data, test results)

• Multi-stage workflows (e.g. risk assessments, study documentation)

• Digital checklists

Dashboards & data visualization

Angular can be combined well with visualization libraries (such as D3.js or Chart.js), allowing you to:

• Monitoring systems

• Live data displays

• Evaluations and KPIs

also for sensitive areas such as clinical studies or device monitoring.

Web UIs close to the device

Many modern medical devices today offer a web interface. Angular is ideal for:

• Embedded UIs on touch displays

• Configuration & control via web browser

• Device diagnostic interfaces

Multi-platform applications (via third-party solutions)

With extensions such as Ionic or NativeScript, you can even use Angular code for mobile apps (iOS, Android) or desktop apps. This is particularly exciting if you want to cover multiple platforms with one code stack.

Our projects with Angular

Top companies that use Angular for themselves

Google
Creator and main user of Angular. Angular can be found in apps such as Google Play Books, Google Ads, Google Cloud Console and Analytics.

Microsoft
Uses Angular for parts of Office 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive), Xbox websites and Dynamics 365.

Netflix
Uses Angular for its web front-end to provide a seamless streaming experience.

PayPal
Uses Angular for parts of the front end, including transaction and checkout portals.

Deutsche Bank
Uses Angular for its developer portal and online banking features.

Tesla
Uses Angular for vehicle configurators and other interactive components on the website.

Why Angular? The most important advantages of the framework:

Structure and scalability
Angular follows a clear architectural principle. This makes it easier to coordinate even large teams.

Maintainability
Thanks to a strict type system and clean separation of logic and presentation, the code is still easy to understand later on.

Google + Strong community
Google stands behind Angular. Those who opt for the framework receive regular updates, solid documentation and many open resources.

Strong tooling
From the first line of code to the finished release: Angular offers tools for every phase of development – including testing and performance optimization.

Integration into validation processes
Thanks to its stable toolchain and clear structure, Angular can be easily integrated into development processes in accordance with ISO 13485 or IEC 62304 – important for the approval of medical software, for example.

Limitations and challenges of Angular in use

Angular is no lightweight. It can be too much of a good thing for small, simple projects. The initial learning curve is also higher than with leaner alternatives such as React or Vue.

Angular can also reach its performance limits with extremely data-intensive applications – for example, real-time monitoring with many parallel streams. This requires targeted optimization or the use of specialized tools.

Conclusion

Angular is not a tool for gimmicks. It is a solid, well thought-out framework for companies that want to develop large web applications professionally. Those who embrace the learning curve will get a tool that is reliable, maintainable in the long term and team-oriented.

Angular really comes into its own in industries with many processes, users and security requirements.

Are you considering using Angular in your next project? Then talk to us. As a service provider for Angular development, we can show you how to get the most out of the framework.

FAQ about the Angular Framework

Any questions?

Are you planning a new web project or want to modernize existing applications?

Talk to us – we’ll show you how Angular can make your project efficient, robust and future-proof.