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Essential TypeScript 5, 3rd Edition

by Adam Freeman
The cover of Essential TypeScript 5
4.63/5 on Goodreads
ISBN 9781633437319
Published in 2023
568 pages

Description

Now in its third edition, this bestselling guide to TypeScript takes you through the nuts and bolts of the language. No frills, no fuss—just TypeScript essentials!

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.

Inside Essential TypeScript 5, Third Edition you’ll learn how to:

  • Configure the TypeScript development tools
  • Use type annotations
  • Create strongly typed functions and classes
  • Use generic types
  • Use type guards to determine types
  • Create and consume type declaration files
  • Use TypeScript to create web applications with Angular and React

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.