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What are Standalone Components in Angular?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Standalone components allow Angular components to be used without NgModules.
Deep explanation
Standalone components simplify Angular architecture by removing the need for NgModules. They directly declare their dependencies via the imports array. This reduces boilerplate, improves tree-shaking, and aligns Angular closer to modern frameworks.
Real-world example
Small feature modules or micro-frontends using standalone components for faster development.
Common mistakes
- Mixing module-based and standalone incorrectly
- forgetting imports.
Follow-up questions
- Why Angular introduced standalone components?
- Can standalone replace NgModules?