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Getting Started with TypeScript

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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
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