bug(Schematics): Modernize schematics
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Description
### Is this a regression?
- [ ] Yes, this behavior used to work in the previous version
### The previous version in which this bug was not present was
_No response_
### Description
I opened an Issue for modernizing the Navigation schematic: https://github.com/angular/components/issues/33381. I have since observed that all the other [schematics](https://material.angular.dev/guide/schematics) generate code with similar issues, so I am opening this Issue for improving and modernizing the code generated by the rest of the schematics, namely:
- [ ] 1. `address-form`
- [ ] 2. `dashboard`
- [ ] 3. `table`
- [ ] 4. `tree`
These are the issues I have observed:
1. The code includes M2 APIs that are no longer relevant. E.g., `address-form` generates a button with `color="primary"`, and `table` generates a table with `mat-elevation-z2`.
2. The code includes Reactive Forms (e.g., `address-form`). This should be replaced with Signal Forms, or a command line argument needs to be provided to indicate Signal Forms.
3. The `tree` schematic generates code that is based on deprecated modules: `MatTreeFlatDataSource`, `MatTreeFlattener`, and `FlatTreeControl`. Moreover, in the template, there is an empty button ``. The icon is incorrectly placed after the button rather than within it.
### Reproduction
This issue does not require a StackBlitz reproduction because these are comments on the code generated by the schematics.
### Expected Behavior
The schematics should produce quality code and set the standard for implementing Material Design components.
### Actual Behavior
The code has several issues.
### Environment
Angular CLI : 22.0.1
Angular : 22.0.1
Node.js : 26.1.0
Package Manager : npm 11.16.0
Operating System : win32 x64
Browser: Chrome
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start with the Navigation schematic issue 33381 and the schematics guide, then inspect the generated output for address-form, dashboard, table, and tree. Compare the generated APIs, forms, and templates with current Angular Material guidance; done means all four schematics generate modern, quality code without the listed deprecated or misplaced patterns.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- angular, typescript
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100