Why is `@input` decorator preferred over `inputs:[]`

Question

There are two ways to define an input on a component:

@Component({
    inputs: [\'displayEntriesCount\'],
    ...
})
export class MyTable implements OnInit {
            


        

Answer 1

It's somehow preferred by the style guide, but there are no strong arguments. Perhaps because the properties and methods are kept together with the binding. But your argument also is valid. Some prefer the one, some the other.

If you prefer host: ... then just use it. It's still quite common.