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Getting Started with TypeScript

Ladybug Podcast

English - August 16, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 161 ratings
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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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