Introduction to TypeScript

Learn to supercharge your web-applications with the powerful typed language from Microsoft!

Created byDaniel Stern

Last updated 4/2015

English

What you'll learn

Compile, Test and Run TypeScript on your workstation
Use TypeScript classes and type annotations
Build and run a simple app using TypeScript

Course content

6 sections • 13 lectures • 1h 5m total length

Why Learn TypeScript?4:59
Is TypeScript right for you?

TypeScript offers powerful code features, useful error prevention, and is backed by strong supporters. Learn more about why TypeScript is right for you in this tutorial.

This video discusses TypeScript's relationship with Microsoft, WinJS and the Angular 2.0 project. It also includes a brief overview of TypeScript and the task runners Gulp and Grunt.
Course Breakdown2:49
This tutorial is a brief overview of this course.

- The installation section, where TypeScript is installed and compiled

- The basics, where interfaces, classes and others are discussed
Basics

Installing TypeScript2:26
Learn how to install TypeScript using Node and NPM. After this lecture, you will be able to run TypeScript in your workstation.

This video details using the Node Packaged Modules utility to install TypeScript on either Mac or PC, in a more or less automatic fashion.
Compiling Your First TypeScript Program4:51
In this tutorial, we will compile a very simple TypeScript program with the compiler. After watching this video, you will be able to turn TypeScript into JavaScript via the command line.

Use the command line in Node and the `tsc` utility to turn TypeScript files into JavaScript files.
Understanding TypeScript Errors2:05
In this video, we will analyze errors in the console that may come up when compiling TypeScript. After this video, you'll be able to recognize and analyze TypeScript errors.
Installation & Basic Use

The Type System4:01
In this tutorial, you will learn how types are used in TypeScript.

TypeScript adds types, familiar to those who have used typed languages like C# or Java, to the familiar JavaScript interface. Learn more about it in this video.
Basic Types6:00
In this lesson, you will learn about TypeScript's basic types, and how they can be used to facilitate better code.

Learn all about booleans, numbers, strings, arrays and enums.
Interfaces5:07
In this lesson, you will learn how to use Interfaces to create error-resistant code. You will also learn how TypeScript warns you about type errors.

Create interfaces using the interface keyword, and encounter and fix a TypeScript error.
Classes5:52
In this lesson, you will learn about TypeScript classes and how you can create your own.

Create a simple class with method, properties and static properties.
Inheritance4:54
In this lesson, you will learn about how inheritance works in TypeScript and how you can extend and override TypeScript classes.

Create a basic class with a simple method, then create a new class an extend that method, using a super function.
Modules5:11
In this lesson, you will learn to use Modules and share code between files using Modules.

Commands that we will learn:
- module
- export
- reference path

Requirements

Solid understanding of JavaScript
Basic understanding of Node.js

Description

In this course, we will learn about TypeScript, the new, JavaScript inspired language by Microsoft. The introductory TypeScript course will teach the student the TypeScript basics necessary for junior workplace skills.

By taking this course you will,

- Set your PC or Mac up to develop TypeScript
- Be able to understand why TypeScript is used to build large web applications

- Use TypeScript's classes and error checking
- Create and extend TypeScript classes
- Share Code via Modules

In the first section, we will learn about what projects TypeScript is appropriate for. We will learn who makes TypeScript, and what projects use TypeScript every day.

In the second section, we will learn about using Node and NPM to install TypeScript, and how to use the command line to compile TypeScript into JavaScript. As a bonus, we'll learn a bit about TypeScript compiler errors.

In the final section, we will take a look at a few of TypeScript's many features.

We will learn about types, how they are used, what kinds are available in TypeScript, and how to make your own.

We will learn about interfaces, inheritance, and TypeScript classes. Using the module system, we will share code between TypeScript files and compile them to JavaScript.

This course includes many videos, as well as links to useful tools like the TypeScript handbook.

This course should take 3-4 hours to complete, as you may wish to pause frequently to try the many code examples provided yourself.

This code is ideal for anyone wanting a solid beginner's foundation in TypeScript, as the hands-on lecture format will ensure that any pupil has a working knowledge of the basics.

Who this course is for:

You should take this course if you are already well-versed in JavaScript and want to take your course to the next level
You should take this course If you already know a similar language like Java, ActionScript or C#

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Introduction2 lectures • 8min

Getting Started3 lectures • 9min

Basic TypeScript6 lectures • 31min

TypeScript Implementation1 lecture • 15min

Building an App with TypeScript0

Conclusion1 lecture • 3min

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