In this lesson you will learn with angular in single-spa, why it matters within angular integration, and how to use it correctly with clear, copy-ready examples.
with Angular Overview
with Angular is a building block you will reach for often in single-spa. It keeps related logic together and makes your intent obvious to reviewers and future maintainers.
When you learn with angular properly, you avoid the guesswork that leads to bugs and rework. The example below shows the shape you will use in most real single-spa projects.
Start from a minimal with Angular example and grow it only as needed.
Keep configuration explicit so with Angular behaves the same in every environment.
Name things clearly so teammates understand your with Angular at a glance.
Add tests around with Angular early to lock in expected behaviour.
Single-SPA Cheatsheet
Core single-spa APIs related to with angular.
API
Example
Purpose
registerApplication
registerApplication({ name, app, activeWhen })
Register a micro frontend
activeWhen
activeWhen: ['/checkout']
Route ownership
start
start()
Begin routing
bootstrap
export async function bootstrap()
One-time setup
mount
export async function mount(props)
Render the app
unmount
export async function unmount(props)
Clean up the app
import map
systemjs-importmap
Locate app bundles
How with Angular Works in Single-SPA
with Angular is part of how single-spa lets multiple applications — even in different frameworks — coexist on one page. A root config registers each app and controls when it is active.
single-spa-angular wraps an Angular module as a single-spa micro frontend.
A root config registers apps and calls start().
Each app exports bootstrap, mount, and unmount lifecycles.
activeWhen decides which routes each app owns.
Import maps resolve each app's bundle at runtime.
Practical Guidance for with Angular
For reliable micro frontends, with angular should isolate failures and keep shared state minimal. Let each team own its app end to end while agreeing on a few shared contracts.
Concern
Recommendation
Isolation
One app's crash should not break others
Shared state
Prefer shared utility modules over globals
Routing
Keep activeWhen rules explicit and non-overlapping
Deployment
Release via import-map updates per app
Common Mistakes
Copying with angular snippets without understanding what each line does.
Skipping error handling and edge cases when wiring up with angular.
Leaving with angular untested, so regressions slip into production.
Over-engineering with angular before you actually need the extra flexibility.
Key Takeaways
with Angular is a core part of working effectively with single-spa.
Start small and keep with angular focused on a single responsibility.
Apply consistent patterns so with angular scales across your project.
Test and document with angular to keep it maintainable over time.
Pro Tip
Pair with angular with automated tests from day one. It is far cheaper to catch single-spa regressions in CI than in production.
You now understand with angular in single-spa and how to apply it in real projects. Next, continue with single-spa-angular to keep building your skills.