Getting Started with TypeScript

TypeScript is an open-source programming language built on JavaScript that provides static type definitions. It has taken the front-end development community by storm over the past few years and today we’re going to give you a beginner-level rundown on the language.

Show Notes

• [02:07] What is TypeScript?
• [06:46] What is our experience working with TypeScript?
• [08:35] Is TypeScript a replacement for JavaScript?
• [11:11] Advantages of TypeScript
• [13:09] Core Types
• [15:19] TypeScript Types
• [28:34] Union Types
• [30:29] Literal types
• [32:30] Aliases
• [35:40] Function Return Types
• [38:41] Unknown Type
• [39:23] Resources for learning TS
• [40:21] Shoutouts

Resources

• Ladybug JS episode
• TypeScript in 50 lessons
• Crying in H Mart
• People we meet on vacation

Transcript

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