In Angular, routing enables navigation between different views or components within a single-page application. A common requirement is to open a link in a new tab or window, preserving the current application state in the original tab. This is achieved by utilizing the `target` attribute of the anchor tag within the `routerLink` directive. Setting this attribute to `_blank` instructs the browser to open the linked route in a new browsing context.
This functionality is essential for enhancing user experience. It allows users to explore linked content without losing their place within the application. For instance, help documentation, external resources, or related information can be opened in separate tabs, enabling a smoother workflow. Without this feature, navigating between different sections of an application and external links would be cumbersome, potentially interrupting the user’s task flow.
