TypeScript - Beyond the Basics

Explore advanced TypeScript features to enhance code clarity and reliability in this conference talk. Delve into union types, intersection types, mixins, and generics, while also examining new features introduced in TypeScript 3.4 and 3.5. Learn how to leverage these powerful tools to deliver valuable solutions more efficiently. Discover the benefits of composition over inheritance, understand type guards, and compare string literals with enumerations. Gain insights into using Visual Studio Code effectively with TypeScript. By the end of this talk, acquire the knowledge to take your TypeScript skills beyond the basics and improve your web development practices.

Introduction
Datatypes
Generics
Inheritance
Composition Over Inheritance
Intersection Types
Visual Studio Code
Union Types
Union Types Example
Type Guard
Alternative Solution
String literals
String literals vs enumerations
Wrapping up
Outro