[javascript] What is the difference between & vs @ and = in angularJS

AngularJS – Isolated Scopes – @ vs = vs &


Short examples with explanation are available at below link :

http://www.codeforeach.com/angularjs/angularjs-isolated-scopes-vs-vs

@ – one way binding

In directive:

scope : { nameValue : "@name" }

In view:

<my-widget name="{{nameFromParentScope}}"></my-widget>

= – two way binding

In directive:

scope : { nameValue : "=name" },
link : function(scope) {
  scope.name = "Changing the value here will get reflected in parent scope value";
}

In view:

<my-widget name="{{nameFromParentScope}}"></my-widget>

& – Function call

In directive :

scope : { nameChange : "&" }
link : function(scope) {
  scope.nameChange({newName:"NameFromIsolaltedScope"});
}

In view:

<my-widget nameChange="onNameChange(newName)"></my-widget>