TypeScript - Introduction
TypeScript is a programming language that is a superset of JavaScript. It was developed and maintained by Microsoft. TypeScript is designed to improve the development experience of JavaScript by providing features that help to write more robust and maintainable code.
One of the primary advantages of TypeScript is its ability to add static type checking to JavaScript. Static type checking helps to catch errors before they occur during runtime. TypeScript also provides features such as class and interface definitions, which help to create more maintainable and scalable code.
Get started with TypeScript
To get started with TypeScript, you will need to install the TypeScript compiler. You can install the TypeScript compiler using Node Package Manager (npm) by running the following command:
npm install -g typescriptOnce you have installed TypeScript, you can create a TypeScript file with a .ts extension. TypeScript files are compiled to JavaScript files by the TypeScript compiler. This means that your TypeScript code can run on any platform that supports JavaScript, including web browsers and Node.js.
TypeScript also includes a configuration file called tsconfig.json. This file allows you to configure the TypeScript compiler options for your project. The tsconfig.json file can include options such as the target JavaScript version, the output directory for the compiled files, and more.
