Quick Introduction to TypeScript

You will probably need to introduce coworkers to TypeScript. Here’s how you can do that.

Welcome to the first chapter of our Angular Advocate rewrite journey, titled “A Quick Introduction to TypeScript.” Today, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of TypeScript — a crucial piece in the puzzle of Angular development. Even if you’re an experienced software developer, TypeScript might still be unfamiliar territory, especially if web development hasn’t been your main focus. But don’t worry, we’ll cover just enough to get you comfortable and confident. Remember, the goal here isn’t to make you a TypeScript expert overnight, but to give you a robust foundational knowledge to aid your Angular learning. For a more comprehensive view, you can refer back to the first edition of Angular Advocate at http://AngularAdvocate.com, and stay tuned for the updated version. Also, don’t forget to follow along here on Medium as each new chapter unfolds. Let’s kick off this exciting journey!

At my day job, I was asked by my leadership to provide an introduction to TypeScript, Angular, and Node to a group of experienced software developers. Many of these folks are “Senior” or higher, a few with more years of experience than I have. Despite their combined 200+ years of development, they have not used these technologies. This chapter…