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Which feature of TypeScript helps catch errors during development?
Which feature of TypeScript helps catch errors during development?
What is the purpose of interfaces in TypeScript?
What is the purpose of interfaces in TypeScript?
Which TypeScript feature allows for optional parameters in functions?
Which TypeScript feature allows for optional parameters in functions?
How does TypeScript handle modules?
How does TypeScript handle modules?
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What type of variable can be declared using 'let' in TypeScript?
What type of variable can be declared using 'let' in TypeScript?
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Study Notes
Introduction to TypeScript Syntax
- TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, adding optional static typing to enhance code maintainability and reduce runtime errors.
- Learning TypeScript involves understanding its syntax, which builds upon JavaScript but introduces new features.
- Mastering TypeScript syntax requires practice and understanding its core concepts.
Types
- TypeScript introduces various types to define variables and functions.
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Basic Types:
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number
: Represents numerical values (integers and floats). -
string
: Represents textual data. -
boolean
: Represents true/false values. -
null
: Represents the intentional absence of a value. -
undefined
: Represents a variable that has not been assigned a value. -
symbol
: Represents a unique and immutable value.
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Array Types:
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number[]
: Array of numbers. -
string[]
: Array of strings. -
(string | number)[]
: Array of strings or numbers.
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Object Types:
- Define custom types for objects using curly braces.
interface Person { name: string; age: number; }
- Define custom types for objects using curly braces.
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Tuple Types:
- Ordered collections of elements with specific types. For defined length.
let tuple: [number, string] = [1, 'hello'];
- Ordered collections of elements with specific types. For defined length.
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Union Types:
- Allow a variable to hold multiple types.
let myVariable: string | number = 10; myVariable = 'hello';
- Allow a variable to hold multiple types.
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Enum Types:
- Enumerate possible values for a particular data type.
enum Color { Red, Green, Blue } let myColor: Color = Color.Red;
- Enumerate possible values for a particular data type.
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Literal Types:
- Specify specific literal values a variable can take.
let myColor: 'red' | 'green' | 'blue' = 'red';
- Specify specific literal values a variable can take.
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Void Type:
- Used to indicate that a function does not return any value.
Interfaces
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Interfaces: Define the shape of an object and can be used to enforce structure.
interface Point { x: number; y: number; }
- Can provide a type as well e.g.
myPoint: Point
makesmyPoint
a Point object.
- Can provide a type as well e.g.
Functions
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Type Definitions (Function signatures): Provide type information for function parameters and return values.
function add(x: number, y: number): number { return x + y; }
Classes
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Classes: Define blueprints for creating objects.
class Animal { name: string; constructor(name: string) { this.name = name; } greet(): string { return "Hello, my name is " + this.name; } }
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Interfaces with Classes
interface Animal { name: string; greet(): string; }
- This creates a type definition to help in better object oriented programming in TypeScript.
Generics
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Generics: Create reusable components that work with different data types.
function identity<T>(arg: T): T { return arg; }
Operators
- Common Operators: TypeScript supports the standard JavaScript operators (+, -, *, /, %, etc.).
Conditional Statements
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if
,else if
,else
statements: TypeScript handles conditional logic using standard JavaScript syntax and type checking.
Loops
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for
,while
,do...while
loops: Similar to JavaScript, with type safety applied.
Modules
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Modules: Enable organizing code into reusable components, helping with project structure and maintainability. They separate logic into different files. They use the
export
andimport
keywords.
Access Modifiers
- Access Modifiers (public, private, protected): Control the visibility of class members, enabling better encapsulation.
Assertions
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Assertions (
as
operator): Permit type casting and checking, aiding in dynamic code.
Type Casting
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Type Casting: Specify the type of an expression.
let myVar: any = 10; let numVar: number = <number>myVar; let numVar2: number = myVar as number
Other Important Concepts
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any
type: Use cautiously to allow a variable to hold any type, avoiding type safety. -
unknown
type: Prevents unintended operations from being performed from variables holding a type that we don't know yet. Useful for variables fetched from APIs where their type cannot yet be determined.
Conclusion
- Learning TypeScript involves understanding the types, functions, classes, interfaces, conditionals, loops and modules in detail - TypeScript syntax extends and strengthens JavaScript.
- Mastering these concepts allows building well-structured, maintainable, and reliable applications.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the fundamentals of TypeScript syntax, a powerful superset of JavaScript that adds optional static typing. You'll explore basic data types, arrays, and object types essential for writing robust TypeScript code. Understanding these concepts is crucial for improving code maintainability and reducing errors.