TypeScript is an open-source programming language built on JavaScript that provides static type definitions. It has taken the front-end development community by storm over the past few years and today we’re going to give you a beginner-level rundown on the language.

Show Notes * [02:07] What is TypeScript? * [06:46] What is our experience working with TypeScript? * [08:35] Is TypeScript a replacement for JavaScript? * [11:11] Advantages of TypeScript * [13:09] Core Types * [15:19] TypeScript Types * [28:34] Union Types * [30:29] Literal types * [32:30] Aliases * [35:40] Function Return Types * [38:41] Unknown Type * [39:23] Resources for learning TS * [40:21] Shoutouts

Resources * Ladybug JS episode * TypeScript in 50 lessons * Crying in H Mart * People we meet on vacation

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