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.
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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
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