TypeScript for Node.js Developers
1h 21mIntermediate2025-01-31
Authors
Emmanuel Henri
Executive with 20+ years of experience in programming and design
Course details
TypeScript's popularity is soaring due to its ability to enhance JavaScript with static types, leading to fewer runtime errors and better code quality. Given the recent updates to TypeScript, including the introduction of decorators, Disposable, AsyncDisposable, and SuppressedError, now is the perfect time to provide developers with the knowledge to leverage these features. In this course, instructor Emmanuel Henri provides a comprehensive overview of advanced TypeScript features and how to apply them in real-world Node.js projects.
Learning objectives
Set up and configure a Node.js project with TypeScript.
Apply decorators to optimize and modularize code.
Manage resources efficiently using Disposable and AsyncDisposable.
Handle complex error scenarios with SuppressedError.
Learning objectives
Set up and configure a Node.js project with TypeScript.
Apply decorators to optimize and modularize code.
Manage resources efficiently using Disposable and AsyncDisposable.
Handle complex error scenarios with SuppressedError.
Skills covered
TypeScriptNode.jsJavaScript FrameworksBack-End Web DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentProgramming LanguagesOpen SourceSoftware DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- TypeScript with Node.js
- What you should know
TypeScript Setup
- Template a Node.js and Express project
- TypeScript setup
- TypeScript file conventions
- Compiling and automation, part 1
- Compiling and automation, part 2
Using Types in Node.js
- Adding basic types
- Adding types in your functions
- Use typescript classes in Node.js
- How to use enums and union enums in Node.js
Node Organization with TypeScript
- How to use an interface in Node.js
- Generics in a Node.js project
- Organizing with modules
TypeScript Tools for Node
- Introduction to declaration merging
- Introduction to iterators
- Use decorators into Node.js
- Introduction to Disposable and AsyncDisposable
- Introduction to SuppressedError
Further Exploration
- Playground exploration
- TypeScript docs and advanced types
Conclusion
- Next steps