Let me provide some context first:
Previously, my focus was on developing lightweight, single-page Angular applications. However, in the past few days, I began working on a new project that combines Tapestry and Backbone. It has proven to be quite overwhelming.
Something as simple as disabling a button based on a checkbox selection has turned into a complex maze of properties, functions, and calls, whereas it could have been easily achieved with a straightforward ng-if statement.
I understand that relying too heavily on Angular directives may not be the best practice, and I am aware that there is room for improvement in my programming skills. Having access to familiar tools like ng-if, ng-repeat, and ng-class would certainly streamline the development process. Unfortunately, migrating the entire application to Angular is not an option at this point.
Is there a way to incorporate Angular directives and $scope methods into a non-Angular project without causing compatibility issues?