Question 1

How to use ng-select with Angular reactive forms?

Accepted Answer

Bind ng-select directly to form controls using formControl or formControlName, and apply validators; it integrates with Angular's reactive forms and provides CSS classes like ng-invalid for validation states, as shown in the custom styles section.

Question 2

ng-select vs PrimeNG dropdown: which is better for Angular?

Accepted Answer

ng-select is specialized for dropdowns with deep Angular integration and virtual scroll, ideal for performance-focused customizations. PrimeNG offers a broader UI suite; choose ng-select for dedicated dropdown needs and PrimeNG for a full component library.

Question 3

How to implement server-side filtering with ng-select?

Accepted Answer

Use the typeahead input with a Subject to emit search terms, then fetch data asynchronously from a server and update the items array, supporting advanced filtering scenarios as detailed in the API.

Question 4

How to customize the look of ng-select options?

Accepted Answer

Leverage NgOptionTemplateDirective to define custom HTML within ng-option tags, allowing you to style or structure options freely, with examples provided in the custom templates feature.

Question 5

Does ng-select support accessibility for screen readers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it includes ARIA attributes and keyboard navigation built-in, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, though testing with assistive tools is recommended for specific use cases.

Question 6

What are common issues with ng-select and how to fix them?

Accepted Answer

Common issues include change detection problems with mutable arrays—use immutable updates like spread operators—and dropdown clipping, which can be resolved with appendTo or popover settings as per the API.

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