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How to Migrate From JavaScript to TypeScript: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Carl-W. Igelstrom
Carl-W is a Swedish full-stack engineer specializing in the JavaScript/TypeScript/React ecosystem, writing web, and mobile applications front to back. He has been shipping production-grade code while working 100% remotely to 100s of thousands of users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JavaScript?

JavaScript is an object-oriented programming language that is used to create interactive web pages and applications. It is the most widely used language for client-side scripting of web pages, allowing developers to create interactive web pages and web applications.

What is TypeScript?

TypeScript is an open-source programming language developed and maintained by Microsoft. It is a typed superset of JavaScript that adds optional static types to the language. TypeScript enables JavaScript developers to use existing JavaScript code, incorporate popular JavaScript libraries, and be called from other languages.

Why convert a JavaScript project to TypeScript?

Converting a JavaScript project to TypeScript can be beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, TypeScript is a typed language. This can improve the overall security of the codebase and help avoid type errors. Secondly, TypeScript offers more features than JavaScript and is a robust and feature-rich programming language.

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