

The Angular Plus Show
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The Angular Plus Show is the home of ng-conf's official all-Angular podcast. Come here to stay up to date on the latest changes in the Angular community. Expect to laugh and cry with us as we talk about our experiences as Angular developers.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
🎂 Angular v21 with Jessica Janiuk: Signal Forms, AI & ARIA
Happy 21st birthday Angular! Join hosts Brooke Avery, Lara Newsom, and Brian Love for a pre-release look at Angular v21 with special guest Jessica Janiuk of the Angular Core Team.This episode is a deep dive into the most anticipated features: Signal Forms, the new signal-based approach simplifying forms, improving type safety, and validation; the MCP Server tools, enhancing AI-powered workflows for code generation and legacy modernization; and critical updates to the Angular ARIA package for easier accessibility. They also cover Angular animations and touch upon a few other up-and-coming features to look out for as well in future releases. And, who knows, you might just see a Ghost or two 👻https://angular.dev/ai/develop-with-ai#web-codegen-scorerhttps://angular.dev/guide/animations/migrationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyWjoSG61cIFollow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Nov 12, 2025 • 46min
S10 E11 | Tanstack Query for Angular? What? Tell me more! with Arnoud de Vries
Tanstack query is more than just a React library. It's an incredible collaboration to solve really hard problems - like caching - and uses the adapter pattern to implement asynchronous state management for Angular, React, and more! In this episode of the Angular Plus show we welcome Arnoud to the show to tell us about the project, how this solves a lot of challenges for Angular developers, and how the Angular developer is built using a signal-native approach with DI - all the good stuff. Join as we learn more about data as a dependency in Angular components.Show linkshttps://tanstack.com/query/latest/docs/framework/angular/overviewhttps://www.npmjs.com/package/@tanstack/angular-query-experimental?ref=pkgstats.comhttps://github.com/TanStack/query/tree/main/packages/angular-query-experimentalhttps://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/tanstack-query-devtools/annajfchloimdhceglpgglpeepfghfai?pli=1More about Arnoudhttps://arnoud.devhttps://x.com/Arnoud_dvhttps://bsky.app/profile/arnoud.dev https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnouddv/Follow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Nov 6, 2025 • 51min
S10 E10 | Boom, Boom, Boom, Badoom: We Got that Supabase with Katerina Skroumpelou
In this episode, Katerina Skroumpelou joins us to talk all things Supabase — from what it is and how it simplifies life for everyday developers to why Angular devs are starting to love it. We chat about real-world use cases, security best practices, and how Katerina keeps learning new tools with confidence and curiosity. She also opens up about standing out in a tough job market and the mindset that got her where she is today — no “auth” required.https://supabase.com/docs/guides/getting-started/tutorials/with-angularMore about Katerina:https://twitter.com/psybercityhttps://bsky.app/profile/psyber.cityhttps://github.com/mandarinihttps://psyber.city/https://github.com/supabase/supabase-jsFollow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Oct 30, 2025 • 48min
S10 E9 | A+ Game Show Live at ng-conf 2025
Live from ng-conf 2025 — The Angular Plus Show! Join us for our annual game show episode where we show our Angular terminology prowess - or the lack thereof. With special guests: Michael Small & Alex Okrushko (volunteers from the audience), Chau Tran and Ankita Sood (former A+ Show hosts), Kirill Cherkashin from the Google Angular team, and our very own Joe Eames, co-founder of ng-conf and this podcast! Listen to some of the best Angular minds match wits! And if you want the full picture, check out the video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/nErKxr-Zg9AFollow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Oct 22, 2025 • 60min
S10 E8 | Architecting for Autonomy: Micro Frontends & Native Federation with Manfred Steyer
In this episode, Manfred Steyer joins us to explore how Native Federation enables scalable Micro Frontends in multi-team Angular projects. He explains how platform teams can provide structure and autonomy while Native Federation seamlessly integrates with the Angular CLI, Nx, and the esbuild-based ApplicationBuilder. Built on web standards like ECMAScript modules and Import Maps, its focus on portability makes it easy to extend across technologies—ensuring long-term flexibility for complex, evolving applications.https://www.npmjs.com/package/@angular-architects/native-federationhttps://www.angulararchitects.io/blog/native-federation-just-got-better-performance-dx-and-simplicity/https://www.npmjs.com/package/@angular-architects/native-federationhttps://blog.angular.dev/micro-frontends-with-angular-and-native-federation-7623cfc5f413https://www.angulararchitects.io/bookhttps://x.com/ManfredSteyerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/manfred-steyer-84645821/ https://www.facebook.com/manfred.steyerhttps://bsky.app/profile/manfredsteyer.bsky.socialFollow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
S10 E7 | Vite’s Next Chapter: Alex Lichter on Rolldown, Oxc, and Beyond
The Vite ecosystem is evolving fast — and VoidZero is at the center of it. In this episode with Alex Lichter, we dive into the future of Vite and explore how projects like Rolldown, Oxc, and VitePlus are reshaping the developer experience. From faster builds and improved linting to deeper integration with frameworks like Angular, we unpack what these changes mean for modern web development and why this new phase of the ecosystem matters.https://github.com/TheAlexLichter/https://twitter.com/TheAlexLichter/https://bsky.app/profile/thealexlichter.com/https://www.youtube.com/@TheAlexLichter/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderlichter/ https://voidzero.dev/posts/announcing-vite-plushttps://viteplus.dev/ViteConf talks https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqGQbXn_GDmkJaoykvHCUmXUPjhgH2bVrOxfmt RFC https://github.com/oxc-project/oxc/discussions/13608Follow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
S10 E6 | Riding the AI Wave: Developer Philosophy with Jason Warner
AI is here to stay and transform our lives. Join us today as we chat with Jason Warner to discuss what we can do to position ourselves for success in this new reality — plus a little bit of developer philosophy, which is kind of like Cowboy Poetry for devs without the rhyming. So gather round the campfire and get ready for some deep thoughts and helpful tips.twitter: xocomil_1youtube.com/@xocomiltwitch.tv/xocomilFollow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Oct 1, 2025 • 58min
S10E5 | Beyond Plug-and-Play: Smarter Auth Security | Kim Maida
As authentication and security continue to evolve, it’s no longer enough for developers to just “plug and play” with an identity provider. Knowing what to look for when choosing one—and understanding how to go beyond the basics—is crucial to keeping apps secure and clients protected. Joining us today is Kim Maida, who brings her deep expertise in Auth security to help you avoid common pitfalls, strengthen your defenses, and make smarter choices about identity in your applications.https://x.com/KimMaidahttps://bsky.app/profile/maida.kimhttps://linkedin.com/in/kimmaidahttps://maida.kimhttps://mihi-mini.studiohttps://github.com/kmaidahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPr_-NB7YUEhttps://fusionauth.io/https://nx.dev/blog/s1ngularity-postmortemhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hijack-npm-packages-with-2-billion-weekly-downloads-in-supply-chain-attack/Follow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 11min
S10 E4 | Validation Via ArkType | David Blass
David Blass, the creator of ArkType, discusses how his open-source TypeScript validation library revolutionizes data validation by using native type syntax instead of cumbersome schemas. He dives into the efficiency of ArkType's parsing method and its impressive performance benchmarks, showcasing a fivefold speed increase compared to alternatives like Zod. Blass also shares insights on integrating AI with development tools, the benefits of the Standard Schema project, and offers valuable advice for aspiring creators in the open-source community.

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 1min
S10 E3 | Challenge Accepted: Thomas Laforge on Angular Challenges
Join us on this episode of the Angular Plus Show as we sit down with Thomas Laforge, creator of Angular Challenges, the open‑source resource pushing Angular, Nx, RxJS, NgRx, and TypeScript learners past tutorials and into real‑world code.Thomas walks us through why he built Angular Challenges, how it’s structured (60+ challenges tackling everything from state management to signals & reactive forms), and how solving them can sharpen your skills — whether you’re prepping for interviews, contributing to OSS, or simply wanting to code better.https://angular-challenges.vercel.app/https://x.com/laforge_tomahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-laforge-2b05a945/https://bsky.app/profile/tomalaforge.bsky.socialhttps://github.com/tomalaforgeFollow us on X: The Angular Plus ShowBluesky: @theangularplusshow.bsky.social The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.JoinAttendXBluesky ReadWatchEdited by Patrick HayesStock media provided by JUQBOXMUSIC/ Pond5


