Essential TypeScript 5, Third Edition 3rd Edition 275539

TypeScript enhances JavaScript with static typing, while keeping all the JS flexibility you know and love! It’s the perfect choice for any developer looking to improve the predictability and reliability of their code. Essential TypeScript 5, Third Edition teaches you how to get the most out of TypeScript 5 for a consistent, dependable development experience.

The book starts you off with a proper understanding of the JavaScript type system that will make using TypeScript so much easier. On that solid foundation, you’ll build your understanding of TypeScript development, following a hands-on learning path all the way to TypeScript’s advanced features.

TypeScript is a popular superset of JavaScript that adds support for static typing. TypeScript’s typing features, which will be instantly familiar to C# or Java programmers, help you reduce errors and improve the overall quality of your JavaScript code.

Essential TypeScript 5 is a fully updated third edition of the classic Adam Freeman bestseller. It provides full coverage of TypeScript 5, including new features like decorators. You’ll begin with the hows-and-whys of TypeScript, then quickly progress to practical applications of static types. No wasted pages! Each chapter is focused on the skills you need to write awesome web apps.

For JavaScript developers. No previous experience with TypeScript required.

Adam Freeman has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as CTO and COO of a global bank. He has written 50 programming books. The technical editor on this book is Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati.

1 Understanding TypeScript

2 Your first TypeScript application

3 JavaScript primer, part 1

4 JavaScript primer, part 2

5 Using the TypeScript compiler

6 Testing and debugging TypeScript

7 Understanding static types

8 Using functions

9 Using arrays, tuples, and enums

10 Working with objects

11 Working with classes and interfaces

12 Using generic types

13 Advanced generic types

14 Using decorators

15 Working with JavaScript

16 Creating a stand-alone web app, part 1

17 Creating a stand-alone web app, part 2

18 Creating an Angular app, part 1

19 Creating an Angular app, part 2

20 Creating a React app

21 Creating a React app, part 2