What Is TypeScript?
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds static typing. Developed by Microsoft, it compiles to plain JavaScript and runs anywhere JavaScript runs. TypeScript catches errors at compile time, improves code documentation, and enables better IDE support — making it ideal for large, complex projects.
Why Learn TypeScript?
- Type Safety: Catch errors before they reach production
- Enterprise Adoption: Used by Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, Stripe
- Better Developer Experience: Superior autocomplete and refactoring
- Growing Demand: Fastest-growing language in job listings
- Framework Standard: Angular uses TypeScript, React/Vue support it
Who Should Learn TypeScript?
- JavaScript Developers: Level up with type safety
- Angular Developers: TypeScript is mandatory for Angular
- Backend Developers: Build type-safe Node.js applications
- Team Leads: Improve code quality and maintainability
Key Topics
- TypeScript types and interfaces
- Generics and advanced types
- Decorators and metadata
- Module systems and configuration
- TypeScript with React
- TypeScript with Node.js
- tsconfig.json configuration
- Migration from JavaScript
Learning Path
- Prerequisites: Solid JavaScript knowledge
- Basics: Types, interfaces, type inference
- Intermediate: Generics, utility types, enums
- Advanced: Decorators, mapped types, conditional types
- Frameworks: TypeScript with React, Angular, or Node
Career Opportunities
- TypeScript Developer: €48,000 – €82,000/year
- Senior Frontend Developer: €55,000 – €90,000/year
- Full-Stack TypeScript Dev: €52,000 – €92,000/year
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