Alternative Methods for Getting the Angular Version

Using Angular CLI:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to your Angular project directory.
3. Run the following command:

   ng version
   

   This will display the installed Angular version, along with other relevant package information.

Without Angular CLI:

1. Run the following command:

   node_modules/.bin/ng --version
   

   This will execute the ng command from the installed Angular package, providing the version information.

Additional Notes:

• If you have multiple Angular projects, ensure you're in the correct directory before running the commands.
• The Angular CLI is a powerful tool for managing Angular projects, including version checking.
• If you encounter issues, verify that you have the Angular CLI and Node.js installed correctly.
• For more advanced scenarios, you can inspect the package.json file in your project directory, which lists the dependencies and their versions.

Getting the Angular Version Using Angular CLI

Command:

ng version

Example Output:

Angular CLI: 15.2.3
Node: 18.16.1
OS: darwin x64
Angular: 15.2.3
...

Getting the Angular Version Programmatically (within your Angular app)

Importing the VERSION token:

import { VERSION } from '@angular/core';

Accessing the version in your component:

import { Component } from '@angular/core';
import { VERSION } from '@angular/core';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-root',
  templateUrl: './app.component.html',
  styleUrls: ['./app.component.css']   
})
export class AppComponent {
  title    = 'My Angular App';
  angularVersion = VERSION.full;
}

Displaying the version in your template:

<p>Angular Version: {{ angularVersion }}</p>

Getting the Angular Version from package.json

Importing the package.json file:

import packageJson from '../../package.json';

Accessing the version:

import { Component } from '@angular/core';
import packageJson from '../../package.json';

@Component({
  selector: 'app-root',
  templateUrl: './app.component.html',
  styleUrls: ['./app.component.css']   
})
export class AppComponent {
  title = 'My    Angular App';
  angularVersion = packageJson.dependencies['@angular/core'];
}

Alternative Methods for Getting the Angular Version

While the methods provided earlier are the most common approaches, here are some additional alternatives:

• Manually open the package.json file in your project directory.
• Look for the dependencies object and find the @angular/core entry.
• The version number associated with @angular/core is the Angular version.

Using a Build Tool (e.g., Webpack):

• If you're using a build tool like Webpack, inspect the generated bundle files.
• Look for references to the @angular/core module.
• The version number included in the reference should match the Angular version.

Checking the node_modules Directory:

• Navigate to the node_modules directory within your project.
• Look for the @angular folder.
• The version number included in the folder name (e.g., @[email protected]) indicates the Angular version.

Using a Code Editor or IDE:

• Many code editors and IDEs have built-in features to inspect package versions.
• Look for a "dependencies" or "packages" view or use search functionality to find the @angular/core package.

Note: While these methods can provide information about the Angular version, they might require more manual inspection or might not be as straightforward as using the CLI or programmatic approaches.

Choosing the Best Method:

• For quick and easy access, the Angular CLI or programmatic approach is generally preferred.
• If you need to inspect the package.json or build files for other reasons, you can also use these methods to get the Angular version.