Angular - Solving the "ng serve" Error
"Error: This command is not available when running the Angular CLI outside a workspace"
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Solving the "ng serve" Startup Error in Angular
One of the common stumbling blocks that you might face is the notorious "Error: This command is not available when running the Angular CLI outside a workspace" message when trying to run their application using the ng serve
command.
Solution
To overcome this error and kickstart your Angular journey, here's a quick fix that's sure to get you on the right track. Follow these steps:
Project Folder Access: Navigate to your project folder in your file system.
Integrated Terminal: Right-click on the project folder and select the "Open in Integrated Terminal" option. This action will open up a terminal window directly at the location of your project.
Go: With the terminal now focused on your project's directory, re-run the
ng serve
command. You'll find that the error is now nowhere to be seen, and your Angular app will start without a hitch.
In our upcoming blog posts, I will continue to unravel more Angular mysteries and provide you with insights to enhance your skills. Stay tuned for more exciting content on mastering Angular!