Learn how to use AngularJS quickly and efficiently to build mobile apps, desktop applications, and websites that use Angular on the front-end and REST services for back-end processes. With this practical book, you'll grasp key concepts and functionality of the framework in a clear and concise manner. Learn everything from Angular basics, components, and directives to services and security. Best practices and timesaving software development concepts and techniques are covered throughout. If you're a software engineer or architect with a good understanding of JavaScript and some knowledge of software design patterns and design concepts, you're ready to go. Learn how AngularJS differs from other JavaScript client-side frameworks Understand individual AngularJS components and how they work together Delve into MEAN stack Cloud applications and Angular search engine optimization

Ken Williamson is a software engineer and architect with over twenty years of experience in the technology industry. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Kennesaw State University, and is the founder of several Open Source projects including Ulbora CMS. You can find Ken at www.ken-williamson.com.