It seems like there may be some confusion about the purpose of the $templateRequestProvider in Angular. This provider is actually designed to handle the retrieval of templates for specific URLs. When a template is requested, the provider checks its internal cache first. If the template is not found, it then fetches the template from the specified URL and stores it in the cache. In cases where additional data or authentication is required by the server hosting the resources, more advanced request handling may be necessary.
If you do find the need to customize the request process, you can access the $templateRequestProvider during your Angular app's configuration phase. By using a chained config on your module, you can redefine the functionality of the $templateRequestProvider to suit your needs.
app.config(['$templateRequestProvider', function ($templateRequestProvider) {
$templateRequestProvider.$get = ['$templateCache', '$http', '$q','$sce', ƒunction ($templateCache, $http, $q, $sce) {
var customTemplateRequestFn = function (tplUrl, ignoreErrors) {
// Custom logic here
return $http.get ... ;
};
return customTemplateRequestFn;
}];
}]). ...
Before diving into customization, it's recommended to thoroughly study the documentation around $templateRequestProvider. It offers configuration options such as httpOptions(...) to include headers in requests for remote templates.
Additionally, consider exploring the ocLazyLoad library for efficient template caching and on-demand loading. This library simplifies lazy loading of page elements, making it easy to load resources only when they are needed. Some key features include automatic dependency loading, compatibility with various loaders, and the ability to mix synchronous and asynchronous loading.
Enjoy experimenting with these tools!