title: Recommended way of getting data from the server
body: <p>What is the recommended way to connect to server data sources in AngularJS without using <code>$resource</code>.</p>
  
  <p>The <code>$resource</code> has many limitations such as:</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>Not using proper futures</li>
  <li>Not being flexible enough</li>
  </ol>