Installing Peer Dependencies in Angular CLI: Tips & Tricks

If you are working with Angular CLI, you may have encountered the need to install peer dependencies. Peer dependencies are packages that your project requires, but are not installed automatically when you install the package. Instead, you need to install them separately.

Installing peer dependencies can be a bit confusing, but don't worry - we've got some tips and tricks to help you out.

1. Check the package documentation

Before you start installing peer dependencies, check the documentation for the package you are trying to install. The documentation may provide instructions on how to install the required peer dependencies.

2. Use the npm install command with the --save flag

To install a peer dependency, you can use the npm install command with the --save flag. For example, if you need to install the peer dependency "rxjs" for the "@angular/core" package, you can run the following command:

npm install rxjs --save

This will install the rxjs package and save it to your project's package.json file as a peer dependency.

3. Install peer dependencies globally

If you find yourself needing to install the same peer dependencies across multiple projects, you can install them globally using the -g flag. For example:

npm install -g rxjs

This will install rxjs globally and make it available to all of your projects.

4. Install peer dependencies manually

If all else fails, you can install peer dependencies manually. Simply download the required packages and add them to your project's node_modules folder. However, this method is not recommended as it can be time-consuming and may cause compatibility issues with other packages.

By following these tips and tricks, you should be able to easily install peer dependencies in your Angular CLI project. Happy coding!