

JS Fundamentals - Decorators
Aug 14, 2023
Discover the intriguing world of JavaScript decorators and their rising status in web development. Delve into their use cases, from logging to data validation, and learn how to define them effectively. The discussion reveals the benefits of auto-accessors, enabling private variables with elegant getter and setter methods. Plus, get clarity on the differences between Angular and AngularJS and why upgrading matters. It's a tasty treat for developers navigating the latest in JavaScript!
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Decorators in JavaScript
- Decorators are in stage 3, implemented in Firefox, and awaiting implementation in other browsers before stage 4.
- They differ slightly from TypeScript or Babel versions, focusing on class decorators for browser implementation.
TypeScript Decorators
- TypeScript previously had its own version of decorators, which was deprecated and replaced with the ECMAScript version.
- TypeScript 5 now implements ECMAScript decorators, raising concerns about potential future changes.
Decorator Use Cases
- Decorators are primarily for classes, not everything, but potential exists for broader application.
- This class-focused approach is a significant API change, offering many possibilities.