In this tutorial, we're going to enhance a simple Angular button component by applying custom directives, and then we’ll combine these directives into the component directly using Angular's Directive Composition API feature. Let’s get started!
Ever felt like styling an Angular component is a bit like ordering coffee? You think it's simple, but then you realize there are a million ways to do it! Well, in this tutorial, we're going to break down the many different ways to add styles in Angular components, so you can choose the best approach for your app.
Today, we’re diving deep into theming Angular components. We’ll harness the power of the CSS :host and :host-context selectors, along with CSS custom properties. I’ll show you how to create different layout and color styles for a custom card component and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each approach.
Styling Angular components can be tricky, especially with encapsulated styles. But :host and :host-context let you target a component’s root element and adapt styles based on its context—without global CSS hacks. In this guide, you'll learn how to apply, modify, and control styles using these selectors, making your components smarter and more flexible. Let’s dive in!