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Learn how to handle element declarations in Angular templates by utilizing TypeScript methods instead of relying solely on HTML definitions. This guide will help to resolve common issues with ngTemplateOutlet contexts.
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Resolving Element Declaration Issues in Angular Templates

Angular is a powerful framework that enables developers to create dynamic web applications with ease. However, sometimes when updating project dependencies, you might encounter unexpected errors. One such issue arises when trying to use let in the context of Angular templates, specifically when working with ngTemplateOutlet. This guide will guide you through a solution for a common error faced by developers: how to handle element declarations in a way that resolves typing issues.

The Problem

Imagine you have a component that renders a mat-table. Each cell of the table can display specific values or utilize a rendering function passed via an ngTemplateOutlet. Recently, after updating project dependencies, including TypeScript and linting tools, you may encounter the following error when trying to specify the context for your ngTemplateOutlet:

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This message is confusing, especially if your implementation worked without any issues prior to the updates. The root cause is related to how the Angular template compiler interprets the type of the element being defined in the let element clause.

Understanding the Code

Let's take a closer look at the relevant code snippet you might be working with:

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The intent here is to display either the value of the element or utilize a custom template specified in column.bodyTemplate. However, the typing issues arise from the use of the ngTemplateOutletContext, where TypeScript does not recognize '$implicit' as a property on the type Element.

The Solution

The solution to this problem involves moving the definition of the ngTemplateOutletContext to a TypeScript method. By doing so, we can explicitly define the context structure, avoiding the typing issues that arise directly within the HTML.

Step-by-step Implementation

Modify the HTML Template:
Update your ng-template definition like this:

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Create the TypeScript Method:
Define a new method in your component TypeScript file to generate the context:

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This method explicitly returns an object that contains $implicit, allowing TypeScript to understand the structure being passed to the template.

Conclusion

Using a method to generate the context object for your ngTemplateOutlet helps in aligning with TypeScript's strict typing rules, especially after upgrading dependencies. While it might seem more straightforward to define everything directly in HTML, leveraging TypeScript methods can provide more flexibility and clarity in your application's structure.

If anyone can provide a way to handle this directly through HTML definitions, feel free to share!

By implementing this approach, you'll be able to resolve any typing errors and maintain a clean, maintainable codebase. Happy coding!