Uses of HostListener
- Event Parameterization: Event data like coordinates, target element, key codes, etc. may be accessed by capturing event objects with @HostListener and giving them as parameters to event handler functions.
- Type Safety: TypeScript’s @HostListener reduces the possibility of runtime errors by enabling you to declare the type of event objects being supplied to the event handler methods.
- Integration with Directives: To attach event listeners to host elements and define associated behavior based on user interactions or other events, @HostListener is frequently used within directives.
- Dynamic Event Binding: To handle events more adaptably, @HostListener can be used to dynamically bind event listeners based on component state or other criteria.
HostListener Decorators in Angular 17
Decorators are declarative functions in Angular that are used to change classes, methods, or properties. They serve as a source of metadata that instructs Angular on how to handle a class.