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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2015-05-26

1TypeScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · moderate

In one sentence

An experimental Angular 2 project testing a custom template compiler in place of Angular's default HTML-to-JavaScript conversion.

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  root((old-angular-templates))
    Inputs
      Angular 2 templates
      Custom compiler
    Outputs
      Compiled JavaScript
      Compiler experiment notes
    Use Cases
      Study Angular internals
      Test alternate compilation
    Tech Stack
      TypeScript
      Angular 2
    Audience
      Developer

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Study this repo to understand how Angular 2 normally compiles templates into JavaScript.

USE CASE 2

Experiment with writing your own template compiler for a specific use case.

USE CASE 3

Use it as a reference if you're curious how web framework template systems work under the hood.

USE CASE 4

Explore alternative approaches to Angular's default template handling for learning purposes.

What is it built with?

TypeScriptAngular 2

How does it compare?

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LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2015-05-26
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultymoderatehardeasy
Complexity3/54/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

Minimal documentation and built as a test project, not production-ready, most useful to those already familiar with Angular internals.

License is not stated in the available content.

So what is it?

This is a test project that experiments with Angular 2 (an older web framework for building interactive user interfaces) using a custom template compiler instead of the default one. In simpler terms: Angular 2 normally takes HTML-like templates and converts them into JavaScript code that the browser can run. This project tests what happens when you swap out that standard conversion process with a homemade version. It's the kind of thing a developer might build to explore how Angular's template system works under the hood, or to experiment with alternative ways of handling templates for a specific use case. The README doesn't provide much detail about what the custom template compiler does differently or what problem it solves. Based on the name alone, this appears to be an experimental or exploratory project rather than production-ready code. It's likely used by its creator to test ideas or learn how Angular's internals work, rather than as a finished tool for others to build applications with. If you're curious about Angular 2 or how web frameworks convert templates into runnable code, this repo might be interesting to study. However, since it's a test project with minimal documentation, it's probably most useful as a reference for developers already familiar with Angular and curious about template compilation, rather than as a starting point for newcomers.

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Prompt 1
Explain what a custom Angular 2 template compiler like the one in this repo might change compared to the default one.
Prompt 2
Walk me through how Angular 2 normally converts HTML templates into runnable JavaScript.
Prompt 3
Using this repo as a starting point, help me experiment with writing a simple custom template compiler.
Prompt 4
What would I need to know about Angular internals before understanding a project like this one?

Frequently asked questions

What is old-angular-templates?

An experimental Angular 2 project testing a custom template compiler in place of Angular's default HTML-to-JavaScript conversion.

What language is old-angular-templates written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, Angular 2.

Is old-angular-templates actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2015-05-26).

What license does old-angular-templates use?

License is not stated in the available content.

How hard is old-angular-templates to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is old-angular-templates for?

Mainly developer.

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