TypeScript Essentials

Develop large scale responsive web applications with TypeScript

About This Book

• Explore the key features of TypeScript to develop web applications of your own
• Take advantage of the static typing system to improve the web development experience and add stability to your code
• Discover how to effectively use type annotations, declaration files, and ECMA script integration with lots of code and examples

Who This Book Is For

The book introduces the TypeScript language and its features to anyone looking to develop rich web applications. Whether you are new to web development or are an experienced engineer with strong JavaScript skills, this book will get you writing code quickly. A basic understanding of JavaScript and its language features are necessary for this book.

In Detail

Web applications work on a range of different devices, making them one of the most common ways in which users experience the web today. However, while the flexibility of web apps are great for users, for developers creating them with JavaScript, the process can be difficult, requiring more extensive and detailed coding work. TypeScript helps make the development of web apps easier, allowing you to quickly create scalable applications that will reach desktops, tablets, and mobiles. With TypeScript, your code becomes much more manageable and your work much more efficient. Its additional features, such as static typing, facilitate IDE support and further tooling.

This quick and insightful guide will provide you with an easy way into TypeScript. You will discover the features of the TypeScript language and gain hands-on experience in creating a web application with reusable components. You will explore the compiler and learn how to manipulate the resulting output to fit specific needs.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started with TypeScript
Chapter 2. TypeScript Basics
Chapter 3. The TypeScript Compiler
Chapter 4. Object-oriented Programming with TypeScript
Chapter 5. Creating a Simple Drawing Application
Chapter 6. Declaration Files and Library Integrations
Chapter 7. Enhancing the Drawing Application
Chapter 8. Debugging TypeScript