What are the benefits of Explicit Compilation (AOT)?

Explicit Compilation, also known as Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation, offers several benefits, particularly in the context of .NET Core and Angular development. Here are the key advantages:

Faster Startup Times

AOT compilation translates the entire source code into machine language before execution, which significantly reduces the startup time of applications. Since the code is already compiled, the application can start running immediately without the need for on-the-fly compilation[2][4].

Improved Performance

AOT-compiled applications often exhibit better performance because the code is optimized during the build process. This pre-compilation allows for various optimizations that are not possible during runtime, leading to more efficient execution[1][3].

Reduced Memory Footprint

Since AOT compilation eliminates the need for a Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler at runtime, the memory footprint of the application is reduced. This is because only the necessary portions of code are compiled and loaded into memory, avoiding the overhead associated with JIT compilation[2][4].

Enhanced Security

AOT compilation improves security by converting HTML templates and components into JavaScript files long before they are served to the client. This reduces the risk of injection attacks, as there are no templates to read and no risky client-side HTML or JavaScript evaluation[1][3].

Early Error Detection

AOT compilation detects and reports template binding errors during the build step, before the application is deployed. This early error detection helps in catching issues that could otherwise lead to runtime errors, making the application more robust[1][3].

Smaller Application Size

AOT compilation can result in a smaller application size because it eliminates the need to include the Angular compiler in the application bundle. This reduces the overall payload that needs to be downloaded by the client[1][4].

Platform Independence

AOT-compiled binaries are platform-independent, meaning they can be easily transported across different platforms without the need for recompilation. This makes deployment more straightforward and flexible[2].

Better Initial Rendering Performance

AOT compilation improves the initial rendering performance of applications....