TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds static typing and other features to improve development efficiency. It compiles to plain JavaScript, making it ideal for large-scale applications. Let’s dive into the basics!
1. Installing TypeScript
Install TypeScript via npm or download the compiler.
For quick setup:
npm install -g typescript
👉 Learn more about TypeScript installation
2. Basic Syntax
// Example: Hello World
console.log("Hello, TypeScript! 🌟");
TypeScript supports all modern JS features with added type annotations:
let x: number = 10;
const name: string = "TypeScript";
function add(a: number, b: number): number { return a + b; }
3. Types & Interfaces
Define types for better code structure:
interface User {
id: number;
name: string;
email: string;
}
📌 Explore advanced type concepts for deeper understanding.
4. Tooling & IDE Support
Most editors (e.g., VS Code) offer integrated TypeScript support 🛠️.
Enable autocompletion and error checking by installing the TypeScript plugin.
5. Compile to JavaScript
Use tsc
to compile TypeScript files:
tsc app.ts
The output will be a .js
file compatible with any JS runtime.
6. Resources
- TypeScript Handbook 📖
- TypeScript Playground 🧪
- TypeScript vs JavaScript for comparison
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