Expert AngularJS Services

Q: What's the difference between AngularJS and Angular, and which do we need?

They're different frameworks, and the distinction matters. AngularJS is the original version (1.x), released in 2010 and written in JavaScript — it reached end-of-life in December 2021 and no longer receives support or security updates. Angular (version 2 and later) is a complete rewrite in TypeScript, actively developed by Google, with a component architecture, better performance, and modern tooling. If you have an existing AngularJS app, you likely need migration or support (below). If you're building something new, you want modern Angular. We'll help you figure out which situation you're in and the right path forward.

Q: What can you build with modern Angular?

For new projects, our developers build with modern Angular (TypeScript) — a robust, full-featured framework ideal for large, complex, enterprise web applications, single-page apps, dashboards and admin platforms, and progressive web apps. Angular's opinionated structure, strong typing, dependency injection, and built-in tooling make it a great fit for big applications and teams that benefit from consistency and maintainability out of the box. We build scalable, secure Angular front ends — often paired with a Node.js/NestJS, Python, or .NET backend — and match you with developers experienced in current Angular.

Q: Angular, React, or Vue — which should we use for a new build or migration target?

We give you an honest recommendation. Angular is a full, opinionated, TypeScript-first framework — excellent for large enterprise apps that benefit from strong structure and consistency. React is the most popular and flexible, with the largest ecosystem and talent pool — a common, safe choice and a frequent AngularJS migration target. Vue is lighter and more approachable. For AngularJS migrations specifically, both modern Angular (a more natural conceptual path) and React (larger talent pool) are strong targets — we'll weigh your team, existing code, and goals rather than defaulting to one.

They're different frameworks, and the distinction matters. AngularJS is the original version (1.x), released in 2010 and written in JavaScript — it reached end-of-life in December 2021 and no longer receives support or security updates. Angular (version 2 and later) is a complete rewrite in TypeScript, actively developed by Google, with a component architecture, better performance, and modern tooling. If you have an existing AngularJS app, you likely need migration or support (below). If you're building something new, you want modern Angular. We'll help you figure out which situation you're in and the right path forward.

Yes, it's a real risk worth addressing. Since AngularJS hit end-of-life in December 2021, it receives no security patches or bug fixes, which is a growing security and compliance liability, and it gets harder every year to find developers, libraries, and browser compatibility for it. Many businesses still run critical apps on AngularJS and need a plan. We help you assess the risk and choose the right response — migrate to a modern framework, or safely maintain and secure the existing app while you plan a migration. The important thing is not to leave a business-critical AngularJS app unsupported indefinitely.

Yes — this is one of the most valuable projects we do. Our developers migrate legacy AngularJS (1.x) applications to modern Angular or to React, preserving your business logic and data while modernizing the architecture, performance, and security. Because a big-bang rewrite is risky, we usually migrate incrementally where possible — running old and new side by side and moving features across in phases to reduce risk and keep the app working throughout. We assess your codebase, recommend the best target framework for your team and goals, and plan a migration path that fits your timeline and budget.

Yes. Not every business can migrate immediately, and a critical app still needs to run safely in the meantime. Our developers can maintain, stabilize, and secure existing AngularJS apps — fixing bugs, patching vulnerabilities where possible, keeping it working across current browsers, and adding necessary features — while helping you plan an eventual migration. If your previous team moved on and you're stuck with an unsupported AngularJS codebase, we can step in, get it under control, and give you a realistic modernization roadmap.

For new projects, our developers build with modern Angular (TypeScript) — a robust, full-featured framework ideal for large, complex, enterprise web applications, single-page apps, dashboards and admin platforms, and progressive web apps. Angular's opinionated structure, strong typing, dependency injection, and built-in tooling make it a great fit for big applications and teams that benefit from consistency and maintainability out of the box. We build scalable, secure Angular front ends — often paired with a Node.js/NestJS, Python, or .NET backend — and match you with developers experienced in current Angular.

Cost and timeline depend on scope — maintaining an existing AngularJS app is a modest ongoing engagement, an incremental migration is a larger project sized to your codebase, and a new Angular build depends on complexity. We usually start with an assessment of your current app (or requirements), then recommend the lowest-risk path and give you a clear, itemized estimate. Hiring vetted Angular/AngularJS and migration specialists through DevTeam.Space gives you that expertise without a long search, backed by project management and a dedicated account manager. You own all code and IP, and we're happy to sign an NDA.

We give you an honest recommendation. Angular is a full, opinionated, TypeScript-first framework — excellent for large enterprise apps that benefit from strong structure and consistency. React is the most popular and flexible, with the largest ecosystem and talent pool — a common, safe choice and a frequent AngularJS migration target. Vue is lighter and more approachable. For AngularJS migrations specifically, both modern Angular (a more natural conceptual path) and React (larger talent pool) are strong targets — we'll weigh your team, existing code, and goals rather than defaulting to one.

Security and performance are central, especially given AngularJS's unsupported status. For existing AngularJS apps, we harden what we can and prioritize migrating away from the unpatched framework. For modern Angular, our developers build with current, supported versions, secure authentication and API practices, and performance optimization (lazy loading, change-detection tuning, bundle optimization) so apps stay fast and maintainable. After launch or migration, engagements continue for ongoing support — updates, security patching, performance tuning, and new features — keeping your application current and secure as the framework evolves.

DevTeam.Space provides an extensive array of AngularJS development services that allow you to build powerful, performant, and user-friendly web applications of any size and complexity.

The precise selection of technologies for your AngularJS software project will be tailored to suit your individual development needs. For guidance, or to find out more about the range of services that we offer, you can schedule a complimentary discovery call with one of our technical account managers by submitting your project request here.

To give you an idea of some of the AngularJS tools that our developers are using daily to build exciting software products for our clients, here is a list of our top 7 and why our developers love using them.

Top 7 AngularJS development frameworks and platforms

BlurAdmin
Karma
Visual Studio
WebStorm
Protractor
Angular Kickstart
Sublime Text

BlurAdmin

BlurAdmin is one of the most popular Angular tools that our developers use. It is designed to be simple to use and to act as a customizable front-end admin dashboard template. Our developers are able to use this template to quickly create customizable, feature-rich solutions that can, for example, display a wide range of metrics via graphs, charts, etc.

Advantages of BlurAdmin include:

BlurAdmin allows our developers to create a versatile layout that ensures that your web application or dashboard looks good and works well on various devices and screen sizes, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Our developers can tailor all aspects of our clients’ dashboard’s appearance using this highly customizable tool. Examples include color schemes, layouts, components, etc. All of these can be altered by our developers to match your specific project's branding and specific requirements.
BlurAdmin's code is performant and follows best coding practices. This makes it easier for any developer to understand, extend, and maintain the codebase.
The template is built with a modular architecture, making it easy for our developers to add or remove components and features as needed. This modularity promotes code reusability and maintainability, something which helps speed up development while reducing costs.
BlurAdmin comes with a variety of pre-built components, including charts, tables, forms, and more, saving our developers time and effort from having to create these features from scratch.

Karma

Another great tool that our developers use in AngularJS development is Karma. Karma is a very useful JavaScript command line tool that can be used to create an isolated test web server that allows our developers to test their application source code. What’s more, Karma can execute JavaScript code in multiple real browsers, meaning that our developers can do all their testing in one place.

Advantages of Karma include:

As previously stated, Karma allows you to run your tests in multiple web browsers simultaneously. This allows our developers to ensure that your AngularJS application works consistently across different browsers.
Karma provides instant test results which means that as our developers make changes to your code, Karma can automatically re-run the tests, allowing them to catch issues quickly.
While it's often associated with Jasmine, Karma is not limited to a single testing framework. Our developers can use it with other testing frameworks including Mocha or QUnit, depending on the project requirements.
Karma can easily integrate with CI systems like Jenkins, Travis CI, and others. This makes it a valuable tool for maintaining code quality, especially when being used in a collaborative development environment involving remote developers.

Visual Studio

Created by Microsoft, Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE). It is a powerful software development tool that is used by our developers to build a wide range of applications. These include web applications, mobile apps, desktop software, and cloud-based solutions.

Visual Studio comes with a wide range of great features and tools that help developers throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from writing and debugging code to testing, deploying, and maintaining applications. Our developers use it often.

Here are some key advantages of Visual Studio:

Visual Studio is a powerful code editor with features that help our developers build better and faster. These include syntax highlighting, code completion, and intelligent code analysis. It supports a wide range of programming languages, including C#, C++, JavaScript, Python, and more.
The IDE includes advanced debugging capabilities that help our developers identify and fix issues in their code. It supports interactive debugging with breakpoints, watches, and step-through code execution, all of which help our developers ensure that the final app is secure and performant.
Visual Studio offers built-in version control features, allowing our developers to manage source code repositories using systems like Git, Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC), and more.

Choosing specific technologies for your AngularJS software project will depend on your unique development requirements. If you need help or wish to learn more about the development services that we have to offer, you can arrange a complimentary discovery call with one of our AngularJS-experienced account managers by submitting your project request via the button below.