ng generate class [name] [options]
ng generate cl [name] [options]
Creates a new class in your project. Classes are the fundamental building blocks for object-oriented programming in TypeScript. They provide a blueprint for creating objects with properties and methods. This schematic helps you generate a new class with the basic structure and optional test files.
Arguments
name
The name for the new class. This will be used to create the class file (e.g., my-class.ts) and, if enabled, the corresponding test file my-class.spec.ts.
Value Type
string
Options
project
The name of the project where the class should be added. If not specified, the CLI will determine the project from the current directory.
Value Type
string
skip-tests
Skip the generation of a unit test file spec.ts for the new class.
Value Type
booleanDefault
false
type
Adds a custom type to the filename, allowing you to create more descriptive class names. For example, if you set the type to helper, the filename will be my-class.helper.ts.
Value Type
string