--- name: angular-migration description: "Master AngularJS to Angular migration, including hybrid apps, component conversion, dependency injection changes, and routing migration." risk: unknown source: community date_added: "2026-02-27" --- # Angular Migration Master AngularJS to Angular migration, including hybrid apps, component conversion, dependency injection changes, and routing migration. ## Use this skill when - Migrating AngularJS (1.x) applications to Angular (2+) - Running hybrid AngularJS/Angular applications - Converting directives to components - Modernizing dependency injection - Migrating routing systems - Updating to latest Angular versions - Implementing Angular best practices ## Do not use this skill when - You are not migrating from AngularJS to Angular - The app is already on a modern Angular version - You need only a small UI fix without framework changes ## Instructions 1. Assess the AngularJS codebase, dependencies, and migration risks. 2. Choose a migration strategy (hybrid vs rewrite) and define milestones. 3. Set up ngUpgrade and migrate modules, components, and routing. 4. Validate with tests and plan a safe cutover. ## Safety - Avoid big-bang cutovers without rollback and staging validation. - Keep hybrid compatibility testing during incremental migration. ## Migration Strategies ### 1. Big Bang (Complete Rewrite) - Rewrite entire app in Angular - Parallel development - Switch over at once - **Best for:** Small apps, green field projects ### 2. Incremental (Hybrid Approach) - Run AngularJS and Angular side-by-side - Migrate feature by feature - ngUpgrade for interop - **Best for:** Large apps, continuous delivery ### 3. Vertical Slice - Migrate one feature completely - New features in Angular, maintain old in AngularJS - Gradually replace - **Best for:** Medium apps, distinct features ## Hybrid App Setup ```typescript // main.ts - Bootstrap hybrid app import { platformBrowserDynamic } from '@angular/platform-browser-dynamic'; import { UpgradeModule } from '@angular/upgrade/static'; import { AppModule } from './app/app.module'; platformBrowserDynamic() .bootstrapModule(AppModule) .then(platformRef => { const upgrade = platformRef.injector.get(UpgradeModule); // Bootstrap AngularJS upgrade.bootstrap(document.body, ['myAngularJSApp'], { strictDi: true }); }); ``` ```typescript // app.module.ts import { NgModule } from '@angular/core'; import { BrowserModule } from '@angular/platform-browser'; import { UpgradeModule } from '@angular/upgrade/static'; @NgModule({ imports: [ BrowserModule, UpgradeModule ] }) export class AppModule { constructor(private upgrade: UpgradeModule) {} ngDoBootstrap() { // Bootstrapped manually in main.ts } } ``` ## Component Migration ### AngularJS Controller → Angular Component ```javascript // Before: AngularJS controller angular.module('myApp').controller('UserController', function($scope, UserService) { $scope.user = {}; $scope.loadUser = function(id) { UserService.getUser(id).then(function(user) { $scope.user = user; }); }; $scope.saveUser = function() { UserService.saveUser($scope.user); }; }); ``` ```typescript // After: Angular component import { Component, OnInit } from '@angular/core'; import { UserService } from './user.service'; @Component({ selector: 'app-user', template: `

` }) export class UserComponent implements OnInit { user: any = {}; constructor(private userService: UserService) {} ngOnInit() { this.loadUser(1); } loadUser(id: number) { this.userService.getUser(id).subscribe(user => { this.user = user; }); } saveUser() { this.userService.saveUser(this.user); } } ``` ### AngularJS Directive → Angular Component ```javascript // Before: AngularJS directive angular.module('myApp').directive('userCard', function() { return { restrict: 'E', scope: { user: '=', onDelete: '&' }, template: `

` }; }); ``` ```typescript // After: Angular component import { Component, Input, Output, EventEmitter } from '@angular/core'; @Component({ selector: 'app-user-card', template: `

` }) export class UserCardComponent { @Input() user: any; @Output() delete = new EventEmitter(); } // Usage: ``` ## Service Migration ```javascript // Before: AngularJS service angular.module('myApp').factory('UserService', function($http) { return { getUser: function(id) { return $http.get('/api/users/' + id); }, saveUser: function(user) { return $http.post('/api/users', user); } }; }); ``` ```typescript // After: Angular service import { Injectable } from '@angular/core'; import { HttpClient } from '@angular/common/http'; import { Observable } from 'rxjs'; @Injectable({ providedIn: 'root' }) export class UserService { constructor(private http: HttpClient) {} getUser(id: number): Observable { return this.http.get(`/api/users/${id}`); } saveUser(user: any): Observable { return this.http.post('/api/users', user); } } ``` ## Dependency Injection Changes ### Downgrading Angular → AngularJS ```typescript // Angular service import { Injectable } from '@angular/core'; @Injectable({ providedIn: 'root' }) export class NewService { getData() { return 'data from Angular'; } } // Make available to AngularJS import { downgradeInjectable } from '@angular/upgrade/static'; angular.module('myApp') .factory('newService', downgradeInjectable(NewService)); // Use in AngularJS angular.module('myApp').controller('OldController', function(newService) { console.log(newService.getData()); }); ``` ### Upgrading AngularJS → Angular ```typescript // AngularJS service angular.module('myApp').factory('oldService', function() { return { getData: function() { return 'data from AngularJS'; } }; }); // Make available to Angular import { InjectionToken } from '@angular/core'; export const OLD_SERVICE = new InjectionToken('oldService'); @NgModule({ providers: [ { provide: OLD_SERVICE, useFactory: (i: any) => i.get('oldService'), deps: ['$injector'] } ] }) // Use in Angular @Component({...}) export class NewComponent { constructor(@Inject(OLD_SERVICE) private oldService: any) { console.log(this.oldService.getData()); } } ``` ## Routing Migration ```javascript // Before: AngularJS routing angular.module('myApp').config(function($routeProvider) { $routeProvider .when('/users', { template: '' }) .when('/users/:id', { template: '' }); }); ``` ```typescript // After: Angular routing import { NgModule } from '@angular/core'; import { RouterModule, Routes } from '@angular/router'; const routes: Routes = [ { path: 'users', component: UserListComponent }, { path: 'users/:id', component: UserDetailComponent } ]; @NgModule({ imports: [RouterModule.forRoot(routes)], exports: [RouterModule] }) export class AppRoutingModule {} ``` ## Forms Migration ```html ``` ```typescript // After: Angular (Template-driven) @Component({ template: ` ` }) // Or Reactive Forms (preferred) import { FormBuilder, FormGroup, Validators } from '@angular/forms'; @Component({ template: ` ` }) export class UserFormComponent { userForm: FormGroup; constructor(private fb: FormBuilder) { this.userForm = this.fb.group({ name: ['', Validators.required], email: ['', [Validators.required, Validators.email]] }); } saveUser() { console.log(this.userForm.value); } } ``` ## Migration Timeline ``` Phase 1: Setup (1-2 weeks) - Install Angular CLI - Set up hybrid app - Configure build tools - Set up testing Phase 2: Infrastructure (2-4 weeks) - Migrate services - Migrate utilities - Set up routing - Migrate shared components Phase 3: Feature Migration (varies) - Migrate feature by feature - Test thoroughly - Deploy incrementally Phase 4: Cleanup (1-2 weeks) - Remove AngularJS code - Remove ngUpgrade - Optimize bundle - Final testing ``` ## Resources - **references/hybrid-mode.md**: Hybrid app patterns - **references/component-migration.md**: Component conversion guide - **references/dependency-injection.md**: DI migration strategies - **references/routing.md**: Routing migration - **assets/hybrid-bootstrap.ts**: Hybrid app template - **assets/migration-timeline.md**: Project planning - **scripts/analyze-angular-app.sh**: App analysis script ## Best Practices 1. **Start with Services**: Migrate services first (easier) 2. **Incremental Approach**: Feature-by-feature migration 3. **Test Continuously**: Test at every step 4. **Use TypeScript**: Migrate to TypeScript early 5. **Follow Style Guide**: Angular style guide from day 1 6. **Optimize Later**: Get it working, then optimize 7. **Document**: Keep migration notes ## Common Pitfalls - Not setting up hybrid app correctly - Migrating UI before logic - Ignoring change detection differences - Not handling scope properly - Mixing patterns (AngularJS + Angular) - Inadequate testing ## Limitations - Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. - Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. - Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

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