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The web content provides a step-by-step guide on how to clone an Angular application from GitHub and run it on a local development server.

Abstract

The article titled "How to git clone an angular app on GitHub and run it on localhost" outlines the process for developers to clone an Angular app from a GitHub repository and execute it on their local machine. It begins by instructing the installation of Git, followed by the actual cloning process using the git clone command. The reader is then guided through navigating to the repository directory, installing necessary dependencies via npm install, and finally, launching the Angular application with npm start. The application should become accessible at http://localhost:4200/. The article also presumes the reader has Node.js and Angular CLI pre-installed and provides links for their installation. Additionally, it promotes an AI service called ZAI.chat as a cost-effective alternative to ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4).

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  • The author assumes that the reader is familiar with using a terminal or command prompt and has basic knowledge of version control with Git.
  • There is an implied endorsement of ZAI.chat, suggesting it as a more affordable option for AI services compared to ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4).
  • The article positions running an Angular app on localhost as a straightforward process, indicating that following the provided steps should lead to successful execution

How to git clone an angular app on GitHub and run it on localhost

To clone an Angular app from GitHub and run it on localhost, follow these steps:

  1. Install Git on your local machine, if it is not already installed. You can download and install Git from the official website (https://git-scm.com/).
  2. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.
  3. Run the following command to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/USERNAME/REPO_NAME.git

Replace USERNAME with the username of the repository owner and REPO_NAME with the name of the repository.

4. Navigate to the cloned repository directory:

cd REPO_NAME

5. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

npm install

6. Run the Angular app by using the following command:

npm start

This will start the development server and the app will be available at http://localhost:4200

Note: The steps above assume that you have Node.js and Angular CLI installed on your local machine. To install these dependencies, follow the instructions at https://nodejs.org/ and https://cli.angular.io/.

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Angular
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