TypeScript is an object-oriented, open source language that can be used on nearly any platform (Linux, macOS, and Windows), says Jack Wallen.
“TypeScript is best used to build and manage large-scale JavaScript projects,” Wallen explains. “It is neither a front-end nor back-end language, but a means to extend the feature set of JavaScript.”
Additionally, TypeScript:
- Runs on any browser or JavaScript engine
- Uses the same syntax as JavaScript, and all TypeScript code is converted into JavaScript
- Works with existing JavaScript frameworks
In this tutorial, Wallen shows how to install TypeScript and create a basic application.
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