2025 Year in Review: From 100 to 300+ Blocks

When we launched Angular Material Blocks on **April 5, 2025**, we set out with a clear mission: to empower Angular developers with production-ready UI blocks that accelerate development while maintaining code quality and design consistency. Looking back at what we've accomplished in just 8 months, we're thrilled to share our journey and the incredible growth of this project. ## The Launch: April 5, 2025 We started with a bold vision and delivered on day one: - **100+ blocks** across Application and Marketing UI categories - **Intuitive CLI** that handles everything for developers with simple commands like `npx @ngm-dev/cli init` and `npx @ngm-dev/cli add` - **Copy/paste functionality** for quick integration - **TailwindCSS integration** with Angular Material - **Server-side rendering (SSR/SSG)** support out of the box ## Growth by the Numbers Throughout 2025, we've expanded significantly: - **300+ blocks** total (3x our launch count!) - **3 complete templates** ready for production - **10+ major feature categories** added - **2 version support** (Angular v19 and v20) - **60+ premium customers** who trust us with their projects - **10+ teams** building amazing applications together - **1 mission**: Make Angular development faster and more enjoyable ## Major Milestones ### Q2 2025: Building the Foundation **April - May** We focused on essential application components that every developer needs: - **[Grid Lists](/blocks/application/lists/grid-lists)** (15 blocks) - Beautiful grid layouts with various styles - **[Page Shells](/blocks/application/application-shells/page-shells)** (6 blocks) - Complete page structures to get started quickly - **[Stacked Layouts](/blocks/application/application-shells/stacked-layouts)** (9 blocks) - Flexible layout patterns - **[Multi Column](/blocks/application/multi-column)** (6 blocks) - Responsive multi-column designs - **[Page Headings](/blocks/application/headings/page-headings)** (13 blocks) - Professional headers with actions - **[Breadcrumbs](/blocks/application/components/breadcrumbs)** (4 variations) - Navigation aids for better UX ### Q3 2025: Expanding Horizons **June - August** This quarter saw explosive growth in both features and tooling: - **[Section Headings](/blocks/application/headings/section-headings)** (10 blocks) - **[Fancy Blocks](/blocks/marketing/fancy/fancy-blocks)** (2 blocks) for Marketing UI - **[Drag Elements](/blocks/application/components/drag-elements)** component for interactive UIs - **[Stacked Lists](/blocks/application/lists/stacked-lists)** (13 blocks) - Data presentation made elegant - **[Tables](/blocks/application/lists/tables)** (18 blocks) - From simple to complex data tables with filtering, sorting, and HTTP data sources - **[Pricing Sections](/blocks/marketing/page-sections/pricing-sections)** (16 blocks) for Marketing - Perfect for SaaS landing pages **The Game Changers:** - **August 13**: Introduced [Rules Files](/docs/rules-files) 🎉 - AI-powered coding assistance that helps you write code faster and follow best practices automatically - **August 31**: **Angular v20 Support** - Successfully migrated all blocks with signals, self-closing tags, and updated button directives while maintaining backward compatibility with Angular v19 ### Q4 2025: The Chart Revolution **September - December** We went all-in on data visualization with comprehensive chart components: **Chart Components (87 blocks total):** - **[Area Charts](/blocks/application/charts/area-charts)** (15 blocks) - Beautiful gradient-filled visualizations - **[Bar Charts](/blocks/application/charts/bar-charts)** (9 blocks) - Classic data representation - **[Donut Charts](/blocks/application/charts/donut-charts)** (7 blocks) - Engaging circular stats - **[Line Charts](/blocks/application/charts/line-charts)** (8 blocks) - Trend analysis made simple - **[Spark Area Charts](/blocks/application/charts/spark-area-charts)** (6 blocks) - Compact inline visualizations - **[Bar Lists](/blocks/application/charts/bar-lists)** (7 blocks) - Data bars for quick insights - **[Chart Tooltips](/blocks/application/charts/chart-tooltips)** (21 blocks) - Rich, informative hover states - **[Chart Compositions](/blocks/application/charts/chart-compositions)** (14 blocks) - Complex multi-chart layouts **Application & Marketing UI:** - **[Status Monitoring](/blocks/application/page-sections/status-monitoring)** (10 blocks) - System health dashboards - **[KPI Cards](/blocks/marketing/page-sections/kpi-cards)** (29 blocks) - Key metrics visualization **Production-Ready Templates:** - **October 20**: [Dashboard Template](/templates#dashboard) - Complete admin dashboard - **November 24**: [Database Template](/templates#database) - Data management interface - **December 9**: [Insights Template](/templates#insights) - Analytics and reporting ## Technical Excellence ### Angular v20 Migration Our migration to Angular v20 showcased our commitment to staying current: - Applied **signals migration** across all blocks - Updated button directives (`matButton`, `matButton="elevated"`, etc.) - Implemented **self-closing tags** and **control flow syntax** - Maintained **100% backward compatibility** with Angular v19 using automated migration tools ### Developer Experience We didn't just add features; we revolutionized how developers use them: **Version Picker** Toggle between Angular v19 and v20 code examples directly in the UI - no guessing, just copy! **Enhanced CLI** ```bash # Initialize in seconds npx @ngm-dev/cli init # Add blocks effortlessly npx @ngm-dev/cli add free-authentication/login-email-password # Update all blocks at once npx @ngm-dev/cli update ``` **MCP Server Integration** - Chat with AI in your IDE to add blocks - Full path configuration support - Seamless integration with modern AI tools **Rules Files for AI** - AI-powered code suggestions - Best practices enforcement - Faster, more accurate development ### Quality Improvements We continuously refined our codebase: - Fixed theme variables for font weights - Replaced SCSS with CSS for Tailwind compatibility - Adjusted Material icon sizing for consistency - Fixed HTTP request optimization in data tables - Removed redundant `color="primary"` attributes - Added responsive breakpoint observer for `md` screen size - Added [llms.txt](/llms.txt) for better LLM integration ## Community & Support Throughout 2025, we've been committed to our community: - **Demo Repository** - [Sample project on GitHub](https://github.com/shhdharmen/ngm-dev-blocks-demo-app) - **Responsive Support** - Email, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn - **Regular Updates** - Consistent releases and bug fixes - **Transparent Documentation** - Comprehensive guides and migration tools ## Looking Ahead As we close out 2025, we're more excited than ever about the future of Angular Material Blocks. Here's what made this journey special: ### What We Learned 1. **Developers need choice** - That's why we support multiple Angular versions 2. **Developer experience matters** - CLI, MCP, and Rules Files prove it 3. **Quality over quantity** - But why not both? 300+ high-quality blocks! 4. **Community drives innovation** - Your feedback shaped our roadmap ### Our Commitment - **Continued Angular support** - We'll keep pace with Angular's evolution - **More blocks, more templates** - Expanding our library continuously - **Enhanced AI integration** - Making development even more intuitive - **Performance & accessibility** - Non-negotiables in everything we build ## Special Recognition A massive thank you to: - **Angular Team** - For the incredible framework and Material components - **Our Users** - Your feedback and support fuel our innovation - **Contributors** - Everyone who reported bugs, suggested features, or spread the word - **Early Adopters** - Those who trusted us from day one ## Get Started Today Whether you're building your first Angular application or your hundredth, Angular Material Blocks has something for you: 1. **Explore** our [300+ blocks](/blocks) 2. **Try** one of our [production-ready templates](/templates) 3. **Install** the [CLI](/docs/cli-setup) in minutes 4. **Integrate** with [MCP](/docs/mcp) for AI-powered development ```bash # Start your journey npx @ngm-dev/cli init ``` ## Year End Sale - Celebrate with Us! 🎉 To celebrate this incredible year and thank our amazing community, we're running a **Year End Sale** until **December 31st, 2025**! **Get 25% OFF on:** - Personal licenses - Team licenses 👉 [Claim Your Discount Now](https://ui.angular-material.dev/#pricing) **Special Upgrade Offer** Already have a Personal license? Upgrade to Team license with 25% discount! > Make sure to enter same email address as your Personal license to complete the upgrade. 👉 [Upgrade Now](https://ui.angular-material.dev/checkout/pri_01kb228vpzq02hy40k6j2d0etn?discountId=dsc_01kcvethqk7e1z85chcdh82a0z) Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your Angular development in 2026! ## Thank You 2025 has been an incredible year, and we're just getting started. Thank you for being part of the Angular Material Blocks journey. Here's to building amazing applications together! --- **Stay Connected:** - Follow us on [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/ngMaterialDev) - Connect on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/102542633) - Email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Until next time, happy coding! 🚀 _— Dharmen Shah, Founder of Angular Material Blocks_