Only about 0.3% of all websites are built using the Angular application framework. Still, those 0.3% include some of the biggest on the Internet, like YouTube, IBM, Netflix, PayPal, Wikiwand, Forbes, The Guardian, and The Weather Channel. Unless you haven't been browsing the web for decades or so, chances are you've interacted with Angular-based pages probably more often than you think.
While alternatives such as React and Node.js are both more popular, Angular remains a powerful force to be reckoned with; based on Stack Overflow's Developers Survey (2023), nearly 20% of professional developers worldwide claim to use the application framework in their professional capacity. It might not sound like a lot indeed, but categorized under that 20% are among the most talented and experienced developers in the industry. And Cad Crows knows a thing or two about finding professional Angular developers for companies, big and small.
You can't even begin to describe Angular without first talking about TypeScript, an open-source high-level programming language developed by Microsoft. It's primarily designed to build large applications by way of TypeScript transpilation (a portmanteau word of transformation and compilation) to JavaScript.
Every JavaScript program is a syntactically valid TypeScript simply because the latter is a superset of the former. In essence, TypeScript is just like JavaScript but with the addition of type-checking procedures during the coding/programming process for safety reasons. In the event a developer writes incorrect JavaScript codes, TypeScript catches the mistake each time.
If TypeScript is developed by Microsoft, Angular is a TypeScript-based front-end web framework developed mainly by Google's Angular Team with support from a large community of corporations and individual programmers. The development of Angular is led by the same team that built AngularJS; in fact, it's a complete rewrite of AngularJS.
Like all web frameworks in existence, Angular gives developers access to a library of pre-written codes and a repository of public resources. As a collection of web development resources, Angular provides:
Having an experienced Angular developer on your team means you’re using the open-source web framework to its full potential, regardless of project size. With support from an active community of developers worldwide, it’s likely that your team can always find something useful to improve your web app.
It's been more than seven years since the initial release of Angular. Some may argue that the popularity of the framework has dwindled down in the last couple of years, but the opinion only applies primarily to simple web apps. There are indeed better alternatives if the web apps in question are pretty straightforward with minimum or only basic features. On the other hand, Angular stands out from the crowd when it comes to enterprise-level web app development handled by a large team.
Every web app developer needs a working knowledge of – at the very least – both JavaScript and TypeScript to use Angular. You can say that Angular isn't for complete beginners, but this doesn't mean they can't possibly learn to use it. The question is: do you want to hire a fresh talent to be trained as an Angular developer or an experienced candidate with expertise in the framework already?
Mastery of JavaScript is mandatory. It's the bare minimum Angular developers should be able to do. The way we see it, Angular developers are advanced JavaScript developers enhanced with the following skill sets:
At the most advanced level, Angular developers have proven track records in CDK (Component Development Kit), RESTful services, NPM (Node Package Manager), and Agile development methodologies. Angular developers also need to have a thorough understanding of code management, release management, and web app development life-cycle.
Let's not forget about soft skills as well. Critical/analytical thinking is of the utmost importance. Even the most skillful Angular developers rarely, if ever, write all the correct codes on the first try. Web app development is an iterative process and it usually involves working with a team. Keep in mind that the Angular framework is geared toward scalable enterprise-level web applications, which is likely a large project best left to a team of professionals. Being comfortable in collaborative work is, therefore, a major requirement because developers have to communicate with each other.
Another thing to mention is the awareness of the business side of the project and the client's goals. It's not uncommon for developers to work in a siloed division, meaning web app development seems to be isolated from the rest of the company. When they have to explain something to IT personnel, the project manager, and sometimes the client, they must articulate every technical solution in an easy-to-understand language – use less jargon and don't speak something that sounds Greek to non-developer people.
As impressive as the skill set listed above might be, it’s unreasonable to expect all Angular developers to have the same range of capabilities with equal experience levels. Cad Crowd has been in the recruiting business long enough to know that a lot of developers claim to have an expertise in Angular, when in reality they’ve only scratched the surface with minimum professional experience.
That's the main reason you have to be very clear about the open position in your organization and what to expect from the candidate. As long as you have those points defined in detail, Cad Crowd can help pinpoint the talents, and lead you to the right direction in the hiring process. One of the easiest examples is to use experience level to determine your target:
When hiring a developer with Cad Crowd, we will look into their work histories, including previous projects, clients’ feedback, references, certifications, and such. Aside from the basic skills, the developer must also be willing to learn advanced knowledge and adapt to company practices throughout the process.
Some senior Angular developers may work on both the client-side and the server-side of a web app, but most companies hire them only to handle the UI/UX part. If they wanted to get full-stack developers, they would most likely look for professionals experienced not only in Angular but also in React, Svelte, Vue.js, jQuery, Node.js, and perhaps Phoenix.
To build the UI and UX of a web app, an Angular developer writes codes to program new features, updates the codes, and maintains documentation. The developer often works closely with graphic designers to make sure that the finished product resembles the plan/blueprint/prototype.
Angular might not be the most popular web development framework to date, but it is definitely here to stay; with it being used by some of the most visited websites on the entire web. Most of those websites are run and maintained by large corporations, which need Angular developers because they want scalable web apps for future growth. With Cad Crowd’s assistance, your company can implement the same level of flexibility with the right developers for the job.
We maintain a massive database of Angular developer talents from all over the nation with varying degrees of experience levels. Our recruiters are ready to lend a hand in your search for Angular developers to fill junior, mid-level, and senior positions in your company. Reach out to Cad Crowd at any time, and we'll give you a walkthrough on the recruitment processes and how we can customize our staffing services to cater to your needs.
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