Part 9 - TypeScript
Core Concepts
- Background, pros and cons of using TS
- Basic TS syntax, built-in and Utility Types
- Interfaces and type unions for more complex types
- tsconfig
- Avoiding the Any, Undefined types with type guards and validator functions
Libraries/Tools Learned
- TypeScript - React, Express,
- @Types/{npm_package}
Projects
Calculators
A couple of simple calculators designed for a first introduction to TS, one for BMI and one for exercise goals
Courseinfo
Another version of the CourseInfo project, but now in TypeScript!
Patientor
The frontend was provided for us, and we were challenged to construct a backend that works with it. The end result is a mock internal service for a doctor’s office, allowing the user to access patient information and assign diagnosis codes and notes about visits, etc.
Notes
I’ll be honest, I was initially excited to try TypeScript but this part didn’t end up leaving me with the best first impression of it! I’ll use it if I have to, of course, but for now I think I’m sticking with JS for my own needs.
Total hours: 27
