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Mastering TypeScript 3
Mastering TypeScript 3

Mastering TypeScript 3: Build enterprise-ready, industrial-strength web applications using TypeScript 3 and modern frameworks , Third Edition

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Mastering TypeScript 3

Types, Variables, and Function Techniques

TypeScript introduces strong typing to JavaScript through a simple syntax, referred to by Anders Hejlsberg as syntactic sugar. This sugar is what assigns a type to a variable. This strong typing syntax, which is officially called type annotation, is used wherever a variable is used. In other words, we can use type annotation in a variable declaration, a function parameter, or to describe the return type of a function itself.

As we discussed in Chapter 1, TypeScript Tools and Framework Options, there are many benefits to enforcing types in a development language. These include better error checking, the ability for an IDE to provide more intelligent code suggestions, and the ability to introduce object-oriented techniques into the coding experience.

The TypeScript language uses several basic types, such as number and boolean, and...

Basic types

JavaScript, by nature, is described as a dynamically typed language. This means that any particular variable can hold a number of data types, including numbers, strings, arrays, objects, and functions. The type of a variable in JavaScript is determined by assignment. This means that when we assign a value to a variable, the JavaScript runtime interpreter determines the type of that variable.

However, the JavaScript runtime can also reassign the type of a variable depending on how it is being used, or on how it is interacting with other variables. It may assign a number to a string, for example, in certain cases.

Let's take a look at an example of this dynamic typing in JavaScript and what errors it can introduce. Then, we will explore the strong typing that TypeScript uses and its basic type system.

...

Functions

So far, we have explored how to add type annotations to variables and objects. However, this simple syntax can also be used with functions in order to introduce type safety whenever a function is used. Let's now examine the type annotation syntax as it applies to functions, and explore these rules in more detail.

Function return types

Using the very simple syntactic sugar that TypeScript uses, we can easily define the type of a variable that a function should return. In other words, when we call a function, and it returns a value, what type should the return value be treated as?

Consider the following TypeScript code:

function addNumbers(a: number, b: number) : string { 
    return a + b; 
} 
var addResult...

Advanced types

TypeScript also has some advanced language features that can be used when working with basic types and objects. These features allow us to mix and match types a little more, as well as to create new types that are combinations of other types. In this section of the chapter, we will take a quick look at these advanced type features, including the following:

  • Union types
  • Type guards
  • Type aliases
  • Null and undefined
  • Never and unknown
  • Object rest and spread
  • Tuples
  • BigInt

Union types

TypeScript allows us to express a type as the combination of two or more other types. These types are known as union types, and their declaration uses the pipe symbol (|) to list all of the types that will make up the new type. Consider...

Summary

In this chapter, we took a look at TypeScript's basic types, variables, and function techniques. We saw how TypeScript introduces syntactic sugar on top of normal JavaScript code to ensure strongly typed variables and function signatures. We also saw how TypeScript uses duck typing and explicit casting, and then discussed TypeScript functions, function signatures, and overrides. We completed the chapter with a discussion on advanced type techniques, including type guards, object rest and spread, tuples, and bigint.

In the next chapter, we will build on this knowledge and see how TypeScript extends these strongly typed rules into object-oriented concepts, such as interfaces, classes, and inheritance.

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  • Learn the key features of TypeScript 3 and explore advanced language features through in-depth discussions.
  • Use TypeScript with modern frameworks including Backbone, Angular, Aurelia, React, and Node.
  • Explore TDD practices, OOP techniques, and industry best practices to create high-quality, modular, and adaptable applications.

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TypeScript is both a language and a set of tools to generate JavaScript. It was designed by Anders Hejlsberg at Microsoft to help developers write enterprise-scale JavaScript. Starting with an introduction to the TypeScript language, before moving on to basic concepts, each section builds on previous knowledge in an incremental and easy-to-understand way. Advanced and powerful language features are all covered, including asynchronous programming techniques, decorators, and generics. This book explores many modern JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks side by side in order for the reader to learn their respective strengths and weaknesses. It will also thoroughly explore unit and integration testing for each framework. Best-of-breed applications utilize well-known design patterns in order to be scalable, maintainable, and testable. This book explores some of these object-oriented techniques and patterns, and shows real-world implementations. By the end of the book, you will have built a comprehensive, end-to-end web application to show how TypeScript language features, design patterns, and industry best practices can be brought together in a real-world scenario.

Who is this book for?

This guide to the TypeScript that starts with basic concepts, and then builds on this knowledge to introduce more advanced language features and frameworks. No prior knowledge of JavaScript is required, although some prior programming experience is assumed. If you are keen to learn TypeScript, this book will give you all of the necessary knowledge and skills to tackle any TypeScript project. If you are already an experienced JavaScript or TypeScript developer, then this book will take your skills to the next level. Learn how to use TypeScript with a multitude of modern frameworks, and choose the best framework for your project requirements. Investigate techniques for Test Driven Development, explore industry-standard design patterns, and learn how to put together a full production-ready TypeScript application.

What you will learn

  • Gain insights into core and advanced TypeScript language features
  • Integrate existing JavaScript libraries and third-party frameworks using declaration files
  • Target popular JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular, React, and more
  • Create test suites for your application with Jasmine and Selenium
  • Organize your application code using modules, AMD loaders, and SystemJS
  • Explore advanced object-oriented design principles
  • Compare the various MVC implementations in Aurelia, Angular, React, and more

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Table of Contents

15 Chapters
TypeScript Tools and Framework Options Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Types, Variables, and Function Techniques Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Interfaces, Classes, and Inheritance Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Decorators, Generics, and Asynchronous Features Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Declaration Files and Strict Compiler Options Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Third-Party Libraries Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
TypeScript Compatible Frameworks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Test-Driven Development Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Testing Typescript Compatible Frameworks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Modularization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Object-Oriented Programming Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Dependency Injection Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Building Applications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Let's Get Our Hands Dirty Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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