Getting Started with TypeScript

TypeScript is a strongly typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript. In this article, we'll cover the basics of setting up a TypeScript project, understanding types, interfaces, and how to gradually adopt TypeScript in your existing JavaScript codebase.

Why TypeScript?

TypeScript adds optional static typing to JavaScript, which helps catch errors at compile time rather than runtime. This leads to more robust code and better developer experience with autocompletion and refactoring tools.

Setting Up

To get started, install TypeScript globally: npm install -g typescript. Then initialize a new project with tsc --init to generate a tsconfig.json file.