August 1, 2024
Getting Started with TypeScript
Understand TypeScript fundamentals and how to add it to existing JavaScript projects.
TypeScript adds a safety layer on top of JavaScript without changing how the runtime behaves.
## Why TypeScript matters
- Static analysis finds bugs before production
- Powerful tooling makes refactors less risky
- Gradual adoption lets you type only the files you care about
## First steps
1. Install TypeScript and configure `tsconfig.json`
2. Rename a file to `.ts` or `.tsx`
3. Start modeling the data contracts in your app
Once you're comfortable, enable stricter compiler checks and share types across your frontend and backend.