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1

Introduction to TypeScript

2

The Benefits of Static Typing

3

Setting Up Your TypeScript Environment

4

TypeScript vs

5

Basic Types in TypeScript

6

Working with Type Annotations

7

Understanding Interfaces

8

Advanced Interface Features

9

Type Aliases

10

Union and Intersection Types

11

Literal Types

12

Enums in TypeScript

13

Classes and Inheritance in TypeScript

14

Understanding Access Modifiers

15

Static Properties and Methods

16

Understanding Abstract Classes

17

Functional Programming with TypeScript

18

Generics in TypeScript

19

Generic Constraints

20

Type Inference

21

Type Assertions

22

Optional and Default Parameters

23

Function Overloads

24

Modules and Namespaces

25

Modules and Namespaces: Understanding the Module System

26

Modules and Namespaces: Namespace vs

27

Modules and Namespaces: Creating and Using Namespaces

28

Modules and Namespaces: Best Practices for Organizing Code with Modules

29

Modules and Namespaces: Resolving Module Dependencies

30

Modules and Namespaces: Dynamic Module Loading

31

Modules and Namespaces: Scoped Packages and Module Resolution

32

Modules and Namespaces: Handling Circular Dependencies in Modules

33

Modules and Namespaces: Module Augmentation Techniques

34

Modules and Namespaces: Namespaces in Legacy Code

35

Modules and Namespaces: Integrating Third-Party Modules

36

Modules and Namespaces: Module Bundling Strategies

37

Modules and Namespaces: Modules in Different Environments (Node.js, Browser, etc.)

38

Modules and Namespaces: TypeScript Module Patterns

39

Modules and Namespaces: Performance Considerations in Module Design

40

Importing and Exporting Modules

41

Advanced Module Configurations

42

Introduction to TypeScript Compiler

43

Configuring tsconfig.

44

Configuring tsconfig: Understanding the tsconfig

45

Configuring tsconfig: Key Compiler Options in tsconfig.

46

Configuring tsconfig: Configuring Target and Module Options

47

Configuring tsconfig: Source Map and Inline Source Map Options

48

Configuring tsconfig: Strict Type-Checking Options

49

Configuring tsconfig: Module Resolution Strategies

50

Configuring tsconfig: Paths and BaseUrl Configuration

51

Configuring tsconfig: Include and Exclude Options

52

Configuring tsconfig: Configuring RootDir and OutDir

53

Configuring tsconfig: Composite Projects and Project References

54

Configuring tsconfig: Incremental Compilation in tsconfig.

55

Configuring tsconfig: Configuring Watch Options

56

Configuring tsconfig: Using Extends for Shared Configurations

57

Configuring tsconfig: Customizing TypeScript Build with Plugins

58

Configuring tsconfig: Troubleshooting Common tsconfig

59

Compiling TypeScript Code

60

Debugging TypeScript

61

TypeScript with Babel

62

Code Quality Tools for TypeScript

63

Linting TypeScript with ESLint

64

Testing TypeScript Applications

65

Using TypeScript with React

66

Using TypeScript with Angular

67

Using TypeScript with Vue

68

TypeScript for Node.js Development

69

TypeScript and Database Integration

70

Error Handling in TypeScript

71

Decorators in TypeScript

72

Exploring TypeScript Utility Types

73

Understanding Type Guards

74

Mapped Types in TypeScript

75

Iterators and Generators

76

Promise and Async/Await in TypeScript

77

Defining Callable Types

78

Concepts of Type Compatibility

79

Structure Subtyping

80

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript

81

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Assessing Project Readiness for TypeScript

82

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Identifying JavaScript Codebase Challenges

83

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Planning the Migration Strategy

84

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Gradual vs

85

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Refactoring JavaScript Code for TypeScript Compatibility

86

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Handling JavaScript Libraries and Dependencies

87

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Creating TypeScript Declaration Files for JavaScript Libraries

88

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Dealing with Dynamic Typing in Legacy Code

89

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Automating TypeScript Code Conversion

90

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Testing and Validation Post-Migration

91

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Training and Onboarding Development Teams

92

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Leveraging TypeScript Features for Legacy Code Improvements

93

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Managing TypeScript Configuration During Migration

94

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Version Control Strategies for Migration

95

Upgrading from JavaScript to TypeScript: Documenting the Migration Process

96

TypeScript IDE Support

97

Benefits of Writing TypeScript Declarations

98

Community and Ecosystem

99

Deploying TypeScript Applications

100

TypeScript Project Structure Best Practices

Course Description

Welcome to Introduction to TypeScript: Static Typing for JavaScript, a comprehensive course designed for those eager to enhance their JavaScript skills with the power of TypeScript. Belonging to the Information Technology category and focusing on Web Development, this course presents an in-depth journey into TypeScript's capabilities, promising to enrich your programming experiences and proficiency.

The course begins with a foundational introduction to TypeScript, showcasing the immense benefits that static typing can bring to JavaScript development. Learners will dive into setting up their TypeScript environment, gaining insights into how TypeScript compares to JavaScript and why developers favor it for large-scale applications. By examining basic types and working with type annotations, you'll quickly realize TypeScript's potential in catching errors at compile time, thus improving code quality and reliability.

Understanding TypeScript's robustness is vital, and this course covers key concepts such as interfaces, with their basic and advanced features, and type aliases, which offer new methods for handling types more flexibly. Learners will explore union and intersection types, literal types, enums, and delve into TypeScript’s powerful class and inheritance systems. Special focus is given to access modifiers, static properties and methods, as well as abstract classes that provide advanced patterns for object-oriented programming.

The course also bridges the gap between object-oriented and functional programming by delving into generic programming and generic constraints, emphasizing TypeScript’s capability in type inference and type assertions. Your knowledge will be further expanded with topics like optional and default parameters, function overloads, and the sophisticated module and namespace system, fundamental to organizing and maintaining large codebases.

TypeScript's module system spans different environments and its nuances are explored in detail, including best practices for organizing code, dynamic module loading, handling circular dependencies, and module bundling strategies. The intricacies of the TypeScript compiler and its meticulous configuration options provide you with the tools to fine-tune your projects, ensuring efficiency and precision.

The practical aspects of TypeScript application development are well-covered, from compiling and debugging TypeScript code to integrating with tools like Babel for enhanced code transformation. Code quality is paramount, hence this course introduces tools such as ESLint for linting TypeScript code, alongside testing strategies to ensure robust application performance.

Recognized for its versatility, TypeScript is highlighted in conjunction with popular frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue, serving as a powerful tool for both frontend and backend development. You’ll learn about TypeScript's integration with Node.js, strategies for database interaction, and approaches to error handling.

The course also provides advanced topics like decorators, utility types, type guards, mapped types, and asynchronous programming with Promises and async/await. Special attention is given to upgrading existing JavaScript projects to TypeScript, offering a detailed roadmap for migration, including refactoring techniques, dealing with legacy code, and maintaining version control.

Through understanding TypeScript's IDE support, community ecosystem, and best practices for project structure and version control, participants will gain a holistic view of how to integrate TypeScript into existing projects seamlessly. The course concludes by examining TypeScript's future developments and recent updates in the 4.x version, preparing you to stay ahead in this dynamic programming landscape.

Embark on this journey to master TypeScript, benefit from its static typing, and elevate your development skills for contemporary web app

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