About the talk
Transitioning to TypeScript from dynamically typed languages such as JavaScript or Python might initially pose challenges due to its more rigid nature. However, when wielded adeptly, TypeScript emerges as a robust and valuable tool in software development.
In this talk, we will discuss why TypeScript is beneficial for JavaScript developers, and how to make the most of it. We will talk about the differences between static type checking vs. type checking at runtime, TypeScript basics, and how you can make your applications more resilient with runtime type checking in TypeScript. Finally, we will look at ways we can improve compilation and editing performance of TypeScript.
This talk will cover
- Brief description of TypeScript and its benefits
- How TypeScript can work against you if not used properly
- How to avoid common TypeScript pitfalls
- How to make your application more resilient with TypeScript
- How to make TypeScript editing and compilation more performant
About the speaker
Brandon is a full stack developer with experience in a wide range of technologies such as Node.js, TypeScript, React, C#, Java and more. He also has experience in several cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.