Time Picker validation in angular using default time picker

When working with Angular and TypeScript, one common requirement is to implement a time picker with validation. In this blog post, we will explore how to achieve this using the default time picker in Angular.

Approach 1: Using HTML5 Input Type

The simplest way to implement a time picker in Angular is by using the HTML5 input type “time”. This input type provides a native time picker in supported browsers.

To add a time picker input field in your Angular template, you can use the following code:

In the above code, we bind the selectedTime variable to the ngModel directive to store the selected time value.

Now, to validate the selected time, we can use Angular’s built-in form validation. For example, to check if the time is required, you can add the “required” attribute to the input field:

This will ensure that the user must select a time before submitting the form. You can also add other validation attributes like “min” and “max” to specify a range of valid times.

Approach 2: Using a Third-Party Library

If you need more advanced features or a customized time picker, you can consider using a third-party library. One popular library for time pickers in Angular is ngx-bootstrap.

To use ngx-bootstrap, you need to install it first:

npm install ngx-bootstrap --save

After installing, you can import the necessary modules in your Angular module:

import { TimepickerModule } from 'ngx-bootstrap/timepicker';

@NgModule({
  imports: [TimepickerModule.forRoot()],
  ...
})
export class AppModule { }

Now, you can use the ngx-bootstrap time picker component in your template:

ngx-bootstrap provides a wide range of options and customization for the time picker, allowing you to control the format, step, and other aspects of the time selection process.

These are two approaches you can take to implement time picker validation in Angular using the default time picker or a third-party library like ngx-bootstrap. Choose the approach that best fits your requirements and start building your time picker today!