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Typescript

TypeScript is a strongly typed, object-oriented superset of JavaScript that adds optional static typing, improving code quality and error detection. Key features include static typing, interfaces, classes, generics, and better tooling support, making it suitable for large and complex applications. It integrates well with frameworks like React and Node.js, becoming a preferred choice for professional development.

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Typescript

TypeScript is a strongly typed, object-oriented superset of JavaScript that adds optional static typing, improving code quality and error detection. Key features include static typing, interfaces, classes, generics, and better tooling support, making it suitable for large and complex applications. It integrates well with frameworks like React and Node.js, becoming a preferred choice for professional development.

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Kalpesh Gupta

TypeScript: An Overview

Introduction

TypeScript is a strongly typed, object-oriented, compiled superset of JavaScript developed and


maintained by Microsoft. It adds optional static typing to the language, making it easier to catch errors
during development and improve overall code quality.

1. What is TypeScript?

• A superset of JavaScript.
• Transpiles to plain JavaScript.
• Adds static type definitions to JavaScript.
• Supports modern JavaScript features (ES6+).

2. Key Features

• Static Typing: Detects type errors during compilation.


• Type Inference: Automatically infers variable types.
• Interfaces: Describes object shapes and contracts.
• Classes & Inheritance: Based on ES6 with added features.
• Access Modifiers: public , private , protected .
• Enums: Defines named constant values.
• Generics: Builds reusable components.
• Namespaces & Modules: Organize code effectively.

3. Type Annotations

let name: string = "John";


let age: number = 25;
let isStudent: boolean = true;

4. Interfaces and Types

interface Person {
name: string;
age: number;
}
function greet(person: Person) {

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console.log(`Hello, ${person.name}`);
}

5. Classes and Inheritance

class Animal {
constructor(public name: string) {}
move(distance: number) {
console.log(`${this.name} moved ${distance} meters.`);
}
}

class Dog extends Animal {


bark() {
console.log("Woof! Woof!");
}
}

6. Generics

function identity<T>(arg: T): T {


return arg;
}
let output = identity<string>("Hello");

7. TypeScript vs JavaScript

Feature JavaScript TypeScript

Static Typing No Yes

Compile-time Checking No Yes

Interfaces No Yes

Generics No Yes

Community Support High Growing

8. Benefits of TypeScript

• Detects errors at compile time


• Improved code readability and maintainability
• Scalable for large projects

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• Better tooling support (e.g., IntelliSense)

9. TypeScript with React and Node.js

• Easily integrates with React using .tsx files


• Strong typing for props and state in components
• Works well with Node.js for building server-side apps

10. Real-World Use Cases

• Large enterprise applications


• Applications with complex data models
• Team-based development requiring strong contracts
• Codebases needing long-term maintenance

Conclusion

TypeScript enhances JavaScript by adding static types, improving tooling, and enabling developers to
write safer and more maintainable code. It has become a standard choice for professional development
in both frontend and backend projects.

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