TypeScript: Modern JavaScript Development
About this ebook
This Learning Path is for intermediate-level JavaScript developers who want to use TypeScript to build beautiful web applications and fun projects. No prior knowledge of TypeScript is required, but a basic understanding of jQuery is expected. This Learning Path is also for experienced TypeScript developers who want to take their skills to the next level, and also for web developers who wish to make the most of TypeScript.
What You Will LearnUnderstand the key TypeScript language features and runtimeInstall and configure the necessary tools in order to start developing an applicationCreate object-oriented code that adheres to the SOLID principlesDevelop robust applications with testing (Mocha, Chai, and SinonJS)Apply GoF patterns in an application with a testing approachIdentify the challenges when developing an applicationMigrate JavaScript codebases to TypeScript to improve your workflowUtilize System.JS and Webpack to load scripts and their dependenciesDevelop high performance server-side applications to run within Node.jsIn DetailTypeScript is an open source and cross-platform typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript that runs in any browser or any host. TypeScript adds optional static types, classes, and modules to JavaScript, to enable great tooling and better structuring of large JavaScript applications. Through this three-module learning path, you'll learn the ins-and-outs of TypeScript for building more robust software.
The first module gets you started with TypeScript and helps you understand the basics of TypeScript and automation tools. Get a detailed description of function, generics, callbacks, and promises, and discover the object-oriented features and memory management functionality of TypeScript.
The next module starts by explaining the current challenges when designing and developing an application and how you can solve these challenges by applying the correct design pattern and best practices. You will be introduced to low-level programming concepts to help you write TypeScript code, as well as working with software architecture, best practices, and design aspects.
The final module will help you build a complete single page app with Angular 2, create a neat mobile app using NativeScript, and even build a Pac Man game with TypeScript. As if the fun wasn't enough, you'll also find out how to migrate your legacy codebase from JavaScript to TypeScript.
By the end of this Learning Path, you will be able to take your skills up a notch and develop full-fledged web applications using the latest features of the TypeScript.
This Learning Path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products:
Learning TypeScript by Remo H. JansenTypeScript Design Patterns by Vilic VaneTypeScript Blueprints by Ivo Gabe de WolffStyle and approachThis is a step-by-step, practical guide covering the fundamentals of TypeScript with practical examples. The end-to-end projects included in this book will give you ready-to-implement solutions for your business scenario, showcasing the depth and robustness of TypeScript.
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About the author
Remo H. Jansen is a web development engineer, open source contributor, entrepreneur, technology lover, gamer, and Internet enthusiast. He is originally from Seville, Spain, but currently lives in Dublin, Ireland, where he has a full-time job in the financial services industry. Remo has been working on large-scale JavaScript applications for the last few years, from flight booking engines to investment and portfolio management solutions. Remo is an active member of the TypeScript community. He is the organizer of the Dublin TypeScript Meet-up and the creator of InversifyJS (an inversion of control container for TypeScript applications) and AtSpy (a test spies framework for TypeScript applications). He also writes a blog about TypeScript and other web technologies at http://blog.wolksoftware.com/. Remo has previously worked as a technical reviewer on Mastering TypeScript written by Nathan Rozentals and published by Packt Publishing. If you wish to contact him, you can do so at http://www.remojansen.com/.
Vilic Vane is a JavaScript engineer with over 8 years of experience in web development. He started following the TypeScript project since it went public, and he's also a contributor of the project. He is now working at Ruff, a start-up company building an IoT platform that runs JavaScript on embedded devices.
Ivo Gabe de Wolff has worked as a freelance developer under the name of ivogabe since 2012. He studies mathematics and computing sciences at Utrecht University. When he was eleven, he started programming in Game Maker. Currently, he uses TypeScript on a daily basis. Recently, he has used TypeScript in lots of different environments, including mobile apps, servers, and command-line tools. Now, he mainly specializes in NodeJS programming. Furthermore, he is the author of various open source projects, including gulp-typescript. You can find his projects on https://github.com/ivogabe. If you want to read more about TypeScript, JavaScript, gulp, or Functional Programming, you can take a look at his blog at dev.ivogabe.com.
