Learn all about TypeScript

Learn all about TypeScript

TypeScript is a popular programming language that was developed by Microsoft. It is an open-source language that is designed to enhance JavaScript's capabilities by adding features such as static typing, classes, and interfaces. TypeScript is often used in developing large-scale web applications and has gained a lot of popularity among developers in recent years.

The book covers the following topics:

1. Introduction to TypeScript
1.1 What is TypeScript?
1.2 History of TypeScript
1.3 Advantages of using TypeScript

2. Getting started with TypeScript
2.1 Setting up TypeScript
2.2 Basic syntax and data types
2.2 Functions and parameters
2.4 Classes and interfaces

3. Advanced features of TypeScript
3.1 Generics
3.2 Enums
3.3 Decorators
3.4 Modules

4. Using TypeScript with frameworks and libraries
4.1 Angular
4.2 React
4.3 Node.js
4.4 Express

5. Best practices for TypeScript development
5.1 Type annotations and inference
5.2 Error handling
5.3 Code organization
5.4 Testing

6. Integrating TypeScript into existing projects
6.1 Migrating from JavaScript to TypeScript
6.2 Using TypeScript with legacy code
6.3 Working with external libraries

7. Tooling and workflow
7.1 Debugging TypeScript
7.2 Using linters and code formatters
7.3 Continuous integration and deployment