Angular Signal Queries: Replace @ViewChild with viewChild() (v19+)
November 08, 2024Angular's @ViewChild and @ViewChildren decorators are being replaced by signal-based query functions that offer better type safety, automatic reactivity, and cleaner code. The new viewChild() and viewChildren() functions eliminate the need for lifecycle hooks, provide reactive updates, and integrate seamlessly with Angular's signal system. This tutorial walks through converting existing decorator-based queries to the modern signal query API, showing real-world examples and migration patterns.