Move the site to AngularJS

[CuriousLearner]

For the v2, I propose to move the site to AngularJS.

Things would be much more simplified. Suggestions/comments/feedback is welcomed.

[vikramj74]

I second that, angular JS 2.0 would be a great fit for the website requirements.

[handasolo]

Angular 2.0 is still in beta and Angular 1.x has been completely changed in Angular 2.0. So, I don't see how this is a smart move or how it will simplify things.

[CuriousLearner]

Let's leave the discussion about Angular 1 or Angular 2 right now. We're sure, that we'll be moving this site to Angular.
So, let's start with developing wire-frames.

Also, IMHO, we should wait and then use Angular 2

[handasolo]

That would be the better option.

[Subway19]

Seeing the discussion here on Angular, i will strongly recommend Angular 2. Yes, Angular 2 is a complete rewrite of AngularJS with completely new concepts. However, i am learning Angular 2, i realised it takes strong features of ES6+TypeScript and really makes code more future-ready with concepts of Components(replacing Controller), Observables etc.. Future support to Angular 2 will be stronger than AngularJS. Angular 2 is the future. :)

[handasolo]

@Subway19 Angular was considered the future as well. Anyhow, my main concern is it being in beta, as of now.

[CuriousLearner]

Just updating here with the internal discussions among core-contributors. We'll be designing mocks for the v2. Currently @Slayslot @chawlaaditya8 @kanikaa1234 have opted for it.

Others also, please feel free to submit their mocks, we can further iterate them and move towards implementation :)

[astronomersiva]

My 2 cents:

I went through the mozpacers website and noticed that it is extremely static. What really are the advantages that you will get by moving to Angular?

IMHO, things will get needlessly complicated and also, SEO will become very difficult.