Angular · Junior · Question 40 of 75

What does `effect()` do?

✓Correct answer: Runs a function whenever the signals it reads change - for side effects like logging or syncing to localStorage
2Creates a derived value that can be used in the template
3Animates elements when they enter the DOM

Explanation

Effects run at least once and then whenever their dependencies change. They are for side effects; derived values should use computed().

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