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What Changes When Angular 21 Goes Signals-First and Zoneless-by-Default?

In this whitepaper, you’ll learn:

  1. How Signals change state and rendering in Angular 21
  2. What zoneless-by-default breaks, and how to fix it
  3. How router async navigation impacts timing and tests
  4. What CLI 21, TypeScript 5.9, and Vitest change day to day
  5. How to migrate safely without destabilizing production

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Table of Contents

    • Introduction — Overview of Angular 21: what changed and why it matters in real apps
    • Signals-First Reactivity — How Signals change state management, rendering, and component design
    • Zoneless-by-Default Runtime — What changes in change detection, event timing, and testing (and how to migrate safely)
    • Tooling & Testing — Angular CLI 21 + TypeScript 5.9, and Vitest as the new testing default
    • Conclusion — Adoption checklist and next steps

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🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the key new features in Angular 21?

Angular 21 introduces Signal Forms, zoneless change detection as default, AI-focused CLI enhancements, and improved reactive rendering. These features aim to reduce boilerplate, enhance developer experience, and streamline performance-critical workflows.

How does Angular 21 improve change detection?

Angular 21 sets zoneless rendering as the default, removing Zone.js and enabling fine-grained control over state changes. This approach enhances runtime performance and simplifies debugging.

What are Angular Signal Forms and why do they matter?

Signal Forms are a new experimental API for declaratively building reactive forms using signals instead of observables. They simplify state handling, validation, and interactivity while aligning with Angular’s zoneless architecture.

How does the Angular CLI support AI integration?

The Angular CLI now includes an MCP server that allows tools like JetBrains and VSCode to generate components and run tasks via AI. It improves code quality, adapts to local project structure, and boosts developer velocity with prompt-driven scaffolding.

What is the MCP server in Angular 21?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server exposes CLI functions to AI tools for context-aware code generation. It supports safe, project-aware scaffolding while maintaining human-in-the-loop review processes.