Instruction: Explain the key differences between AngularJS (Angular 1.x) and Angular (Angular 2+).
Context: This question gauges the candidate's awareness of the evolution of AngularJS into Angular, highlighting their understanding of the framework's versions and their respective features.
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AngularJS, introduced back in 2010, was Google's first attempt at creating a JavaScript framework for building dynamic web applications. It uses JavaScript as its programming language and emphasizes the use of MVC (Model View Controller) architectural pattern. One of its core features is two-way data binding which allows for the automatic synchronization of data between the model and the view components. However, as web applications became more complex, certain limitations of AngularJS, particularly regarding performance and mobile device compatibility, became apparent.
In response to these challenges, Angular 2 was released in 2016. It wasn't just an update but a complete rewrite of the framework. This marked the transition from AngularJS to...
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