How to Train Your
JavaScript

An Introduction to TypeScript

And the Benefits It Brings

@dapperdandev

Code: github.com/djbreen7/typescript-demo

slides.com/dapperdandev/how-to-train-your-js

About Me

• Graduated from DevPoint Labs in Fall 2015
• Completed "Mastering C#" at Boise Code Works in 2018
• Software Developer at Royal Jay
• Terrible at making slideshows

Hobbies

• Rock Climbing
• Snowboarding
• Jump rope (newer)

Overview

We'll be exploring TypeScript and the benefits it brings to the JavaScript ecosystem including:

• What it is
• What it isn't
• What it does
• Why use it

Goals

Goal 1:

To show you some of the benefits of TypeScript you may not have been aware of.

Goal 2:

Debunk the myth that TypeScript is strictly for OOP.

Disclaimer

TypeScript has great features for OOP that will be talked about

What Typescript Is

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript. In other words, JavaScript is valid TypeScript*.

TypeScript adds optional static typing to JavaScript. Additionally, it provides developers with other language features such as interfaces, generics, and enums.

What Typescript Isn't

• A genie. You can still write bad code.
• A replacement.
• An OOP Language.

Why Use It

• Strict null checking
• You prefer strongly typed languages
• You want to use ESNext features now
• Better IDE/Code Editor support
• Strong community
• Wide adoption

Disclaimer

I'm not perfect

@dapperdandev

github.com/djbreen7/typescript-demo