How to Install Angular CLI on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Using Angular CLI We can create our Angular JS application through the Command Line Interface (CLI). Besides creating unit tests, it also helps with developing end-to-end tests. With Angular CLI, you are able to use an Angular framework in command line mode very easily to build and scaffold Angular apps on the NG-conference. You can also automate your development process by using this tool. Now let’s look at the installation process
For Ubuntu systems to be registered with VPSie, you need to create a VPSie account if you don’t have one already.
Our example is based on an Ubuntu instance with GUI installed. Here is a link that will guide you to installing Ubuntu’s GUI if you do not already have it installed.
Now open your terminal and run the following commands to update your system.
# apt-get update && apt-get upgrade -y
Step 1: Install Node Js
You can get the latest version of node js from the official website and download it. After downloading it follow the following commands:
Go to download folder:
# cd Downloads/
Run the following to create a directory with root folder:
# sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/lib/nodejs
Unzip and copy the downloaded file to the folder that we just created:
# sudo tar -xJvf node-v16.14.2-linux-x64.tar.xz -C /usr/local/lib/nodejs
Now open the a file using the following command and add the lines given below.
# sudo nano ~/.profile
Lines to add:
#nodejs
VERSION=v16.14.2
DISTRO=linux-x64
export PATH=/usr/local/lib/nodejs/node-$VERSION-$DISTRO/bin:$PATH
After saving it run the following command:
# . ~/.profile
Now check the versions:
# node --version
# npm --version
Step 2: Install Angular CLI
Run the following command to install Angular CLI
# npm install -g @angular/cli
Check the installation using the following command:
# ng --version
We have successfully installed Angular CLI on your Ubuntu Instance. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
