Simone Sanfratello
Do TypeScript without TypeScript
#1about 2 minutes
The rise of TypeScript and static code checkers
TypeScript has become a highly popular language, evolving from earlier JavaScript static code checkers like JSLint and Flow.
#2about 4 minutes
Understanding the role of explicit types in code
Explicit types help prevent unexpected results from implicit type coercion and define clear contracts for objects and functions.
#3about 4 minutes
Why type checking is not a substitute for tests
Static type checking only addresses code integrity and cannot replace input validation or comprehensive testing for application reliability.
#4about 2 minutes
Exploring the key benefits of adopting TypeScript
TypeScript improves developer experience through better code completion, reduces cognitive load on large projects, and enhances documentation.
#5about 3 minutes
Considering the costs and drawbacks of TypeScript
Adopting TypeScript introduces a required compilation step, configuration complexity, and potential limitations on JavaScript's dynamic capabilities.
#6about 3 minutes
Using JSDoc to get TypeScript benefits without TypeScript
Leverage JSDoc annotations with the TypeScript compiler to enable static type checking directly in JavaScript files, avoiding a full migration.
#7about 12 minutes
Live demo of type checking JavaScript with JSDoc
A practical demonstration shows how to configure a project and use JSDoc annotations to get real-time type checking in plain JavaScript files.
#8about 14 minutes
Audience Q&A on JSDoc, testing, and configuration
The speaker answers audience questions about JSDoc's limitations with generics, strategies for typed testing, and recommended tsconfig.json settings.
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