When you are working with TypeScript, you get to explicitly define the types of your variables, function arguments, and return values. This is incredibly powerful for catching errors early and making your code more predictable. While you are probably familiar…
Ever wondered why TypeScript sometimes feels like it’s working against you? You know your code is correct, but TypeScript keeps throwing type errors that make you want to pull your hair out. The good news is that TypeScript gives you…
When you are building applications with TypeScript, you often work with data that has a specific structure. While TypeScript’s built-in types (like string, number, boolean) are great for simple values, what happens when you have more complex data, like an…
Imagine this: You are working on your TypeScript project, and suddenly the compiler starts throwing errors at you. “This might be undefined!” it screams. “I don’t know what type this is!” But you are sitting there thinking, “Dude, I literally…
Data types are fundamental in programming, helping us in categorizing the type of data a variable can store. Consider it similar to labeling your storage boxes: some for books, some for gadgets, others for tools, etc. In TypeScript, just like in many other languages declaring data types is absolutely essential for writing clear, deterministic, predictable, and error-free code. TypeScript has two primary categories of data types: Built-in…
Have you thought about how programming languages handle different kinds of data types like numbers, text, or Boolean values? Concepts of static typing and also of dynamic typing come in. How any language works relies on each of them because…
Hey there! 👋 After spending countless hours banging my head against TypeScript configs (and making every mistake possible), I thought I’d write down everything I’ve learned to help other devs avoid the same headaches. Let’s dive in! Getting Started with…
Overview The tsconfig.json file is an essential configuration file for TypeScript projects. It defines how the TypeScript compiler (tsc) processes .ts files and converts them into .js files. While you can pass compiler options directly via the command line, the…
Introduction In the consistently evolving world of web development, TypeScript has emerged as a powerful tool that enhances the capabilities of JavaScript. Created by Microsoft in 2012, TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds optional static typing and other…
Overview TypeScript, an open-source, object-oriented language maintained by Microsoft under the Apache 2 license, extends JavaScript with type-checking, classes, and other object-oriented features. Essentially, it acts as a typed superset of JavaScript, compiling down to regular JavaScript, thereby enhancing its…