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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