AngularJS: How to set default value to ng-model=“searchText”?

Question

I am unable to set a default value to ng-model=\"searchText\". Here is the code I am using
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Answer 1

1st Solution: is to simply init the searchText in the controller.

App.controller('mainController',['$scope', function($scope) {
   $scope.searchText  = "can you see me";
}]);

2nd Solution: is to use ng-init insteat of value