TypeScript with Node.js and Express
Build Type-Safe APIs and Web Applications Using Express and TypeScript
Master TypeScript with Node.js and Express to build production-ready, type-safe APIs and web applications. Complete guide from setup to deployment with real-world examples.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master TypeScript with Node.js and Express to build production-ready, type-safe APIs and web applications. Complete guide from setup to deployment with real-world examples.
Key Topics Covered
- TypeScript configuration and setup
- Express server development
- Type-safe routing and middleware
- Request and response type definitions
- Input validation with TypeScript
- Database integration with TypeORM and Prisma
- Repository pattern implementation
- Authentication and authorization systems
- Comprehensive error handling
- Testing TypeScript applications
- Large-scale application architecture
- Production deployment strategies
- Code quality tooling
- API documentation generation
Who Should Read This Book
JavaScript developers transitioning to TypeScript, Node.js developers seeking type safety, Backend developers wanting to learn Express with TypeScript, Full-stack developers improving server-side skills, Development teams implementing TypeScript adoption, Software engineers building production APIs, Developers maintaining legacy JavaScript codebases, Students learning modern web development practices
Prerequisites
Basic JavaScript knowledge, Node.js fundamentals, HTTP protocol understanding, Command line familiarity, Basic understanding of APIs and web development concepts
Table of Contents
About This Publication
**Master Type-Safe Server-Side Development with TypeScript and Express** This comprehensive guide transforms JavaScript developers into TypeScript experts, specifically focusing on building robust, maintainable APIs and web applications using Express.js. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, you'll learn to leverage TypeScript's powerful type system to catch errors before they reach production. The book follows a structured approach, beginning with development environment setup and TypeScript fundamentals, progressing through Express-specific implementations, and culminating in advanced topics like testing strategies and deployment optimization. Each chapter includes hands-on exercises and practical examples that you can immediately apply to your projects. You'll master essential patterns for modern web development, including middleware creation, authentication systems, database integration with popular ORMs, and comprehensive error handling. Special emphasis is placed on structuring large-scale applications and implementing professional development practices that ensure code quality and maintainability. By the end of this journey, you'll have the confidence to build production-ready TypeScript applications, write comprehensive tests, and deploy scalable solutions that leverage the best of both TypeScript's type safety and Express's flexibility.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.8 MB
- Chapters
- 15
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- intermediate
- Reading Time
- 32-36
Special Features
• **Hands-on examples** - Every concept reinforced with practical, runnable code • **Real-world scenarios** - Examples mirror actual development challenges • **Progressive complexity** - Concepts build logically from basic to advanced • **Production-ready patterns** - Focus on scalable, maintainable solutions • **Comprehensive appendices** - Quick reference guides for common configurations • **Error troubleshooting** - Detailed solutions for common TypeScript issues • **Best practices focus** - Professional development patterns throughout • **Modern tooling integration** - Coverage of latest TypeScript and Node.js features • **Testing strategies** - Comprehensive testing approaches for TypeScript applications • **Deployment guidance** - Production deployment and optimization techniques
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