Learn TypeScript Programming

Type-safe JavaScript: learn how TypeScript compiles to JS, set up locally, and master core language features.

TypeScript Utility Types

type User = { id: number; name: string; email?: string };\ntype UserReadonly = Readonly;\ntype UserPartial = Partial;

Explanation

This example demonstrates core TypeScript concepts with concise code and plain-English guidance for readability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common TypeScript getting-started questions

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds static types. It is compiled to plain JavaScript using the TypeScript compiler (tsc), so it runs wherever JavaScript runs.

You can use an online TypeScript compiler to write and run TS code directly in your browser. This is ideal for beginners to practice quickly.

Install Node.js first, then run: npm install -g typescript. Verify the installation using: tsc --version.

Yes. You can incrementally add TypeScript to existing JavaScript projects and configure the compiler to interoperate with JS files.