Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats TypeScript Tooling Explained
May 25, 2022
Explore the fascinating world of TypeScript tooling, where real-time feedback and efficiency reign supreme. Discover how tools like ESBuild and SWC elevate development performance, and how innovations like Deno simplify server-side scripting. Dive into magic with notification management from Magic Bell, enhancing user experience effortlessly. The podcast also compares various build tools such as Vite and Parcel, while sharing insights on managing TypeScript configurations effectively. It wraps up with personal tech recommendations, blending coding with lifestyle tips.
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TypeScript Conversion
- TypeScript is an author-time environment that gets converted into JavaScript before running.
- This conversion process involves type checkers and compilers/transpilers.
VS Code and TSC
- VS Code's real-time error detection is powered by the TypeScript checker (TSC).
- TSC checks type correctness and enforces rules, crucial for clean code.
Project-Wide Type Checking
- Enable project-wide type checking in VS Code for comprehensive error detection.
- Be mindful of its resource intensity, especially on battery life or weaker CPUs.