Question 1

How to use ng-lightning with Angular Universal for server-side rendering?

Accepted Answer

ng-lightning's reliance on external CSS and SVG sprites can complicate SSR setups in Angular Universal. You'll need to ensure these assets are properly included during server-side rendering, possibly requiring custom configurations or asset handling.

Question 2

Does ng-lightning support the latest Angular versions like Angular Ivy?

Accepted Answer

Since ng-lightning is built with native Angular in TypeScript, it should be compatible with Ivy, but always check the npm package dependencies and release notes for specific version support to avoid compatibility issues.

Question 3

How to customize components in ng-lightning beyond LDS styles?

Accepted Answer

Customization is limited to overriding LDS CSS classes, as components are tightly coupled to the design system. For deep changes, you might need to fork the library or contribute back, which can be more effort than using a more flexible UI library.

Question 4

ng-lightning vs Angular Material for a Salesforce project?

Accepted Answer

ng-lightning is specifically designed for Salesforce's Lightning Design System, making it ideal for LDS compliance. In contrast, Angular Material offers more components and flexibility but won't match LDS out of the box, requiring extra work for alignment.

Question 5

Is ng-lightning production-ready for large-scale enterprise apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's used by companies like Viabill and ZuluTrade, and it includes cross-browser testing with Saucelabs. However, ensure you handle the IE11 shims and dependencies properly to avoid issues in older browsers.

Question 6

How to handle SVG icons in ng-lightning for older browsers like IE11?

Accepted Answer

You must serve SVG sprite files locally and use the svg4everybody script, as per the README, to address cross-domain issues and lack of native SVG support in IE11, which adds extra setup steps.

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