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Getting Started with TypeScript: A Beginner's Guide

Getting Started with TypeScript: A Beginner's Guide

Michael Chen

Installing TypeScript

To begin using TypeScript, install it via npm with `npm install -g typescript`. This section walks you through verifying the installation and setting up your first TypeScript file.

Installing TypeScript

Configuring Your Project

Create a `tsconfig.json` file using `tsc --init`. Learn how to adjust key settings like `target` and `module` to match your project's needs.

Configuring Your Project

Writing Your First TypeScript Code

Start with basic types like `string` and `number`. This section provides examples of declaring variables and functions with types to ensure type safety.

Writing Your First TypeScript Code

Troubleshooting Common Setup Issues

Encountered an error? Learn how to resolve common problems like 'tsc is not recognized' or module resolution failures.

Troubleshooting Common Setup Issues

Next Steps

Once you're set up, explore how to integrate TypeScript with tools like VS Code for better autocompletion and error checking.

Next Steps