Introduction to TypeScript for Angular

What is TypeScript?

TypeScript is a strongly typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript. It offers static typing, interfaces, and advanced tooling features that enhance the development experience.

Why Use TypeScript?

• Static Typing: Helps prevent type-related errors.
• Enhanced Tooling: Better IDE support with autocompletion and error checking.
• Modern JavaScript Features: Supports ES6+ features, making it future-proof.
• Improved Readability: Makes code easier to understand and maintain.

Setting Up TypeScript in Angular

Angular CLI comes with TypeScript support out of the box. To set up a new Angular project with TypeScript:

1. Install Angular CLI if not already installed:

npm install -g @angular/cli

2. Create a new Angular project:

ng new my-angular-app

3. Navigate to the project directory:

cd my-angular-app

4. Run the application:

ng serve

Basic Types in TypeScript

TypeScript introduces several basic types:

• number: For numeric values.
• string: For string values.
• boolean: For true/false values.
• any: A dynamic type, can be any value.
• void: Indicates no value is returned.

let age: number = 25;
let name: string = "John Doe";
let isActive: boolean = true;

Interfaces and Classes

TypeScript supports interfaces and classes, which are fundamental in building Angular applications:

interface User {
    id: number;
    name: string;
}

class UserProfile implements User {
    constructor(public id: number, public name: string) {}
}

Best Practices

Follow these best practices to make the most of TypeScript in Angular:

• Use interfaces to define object shapes.
• Leverage type annotations for variables and function parameters.
• Keep your TypeScript version updated.
• Utilize strict mode for better type safety.

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