Angular 21 Best Practices TypeScript - Use strict type checking - Prefer type inference when type is obvious - Avoid ; use when type is uncertain Components - Always use standalone components (do NOT set — it's the default in v20+) - Set - Use and functions instead of decorators - Use for derived state - Keep components small and single-responsibility - Prefer inline templates for small components - Use Reactive forms over Template-driven - Use bindings instead of - Use bindings instead of - For external templates/styles, use paths relative to the component TS file - Do NOT use / — use the ob…