WordGarden.iotypescript
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /tˈaɪpskrɪpt/
US
Meanings
Proper-noun
TypeScript, a typed programming language used for JavaScript development
Noun
a typed manuscript or other typed text
Beyond the definition
If JavaScript feels flexible but sometimes a little risky, this language adds more structure to it. It lets you describe what kind of data your code should use, such as numbers, text, or lists, so mistakes can be found before the program runs.
It is built on top of JavaScript and is widely used in web development. Developers often choose it when projects start getting bigger, because it can make code easier to understand, change, and share with other people.
TypeScript is a programming language closely related to JavaScript. More exactly, it is a superset of JavaScript, which means it includes normal JavaScript but adds extra features, especially static typing. With types, a developer can say what kind of value a variable should hold, what kind of input a function should accept, and what kind of result it should return. This helps catch many mistakes during development instead of after the program is already running.
For example, a developer might create a variable for text and later accidentally try to store a number in it. In plain JavaScript, that kind of problem may not be noticed until the code runs. In TypeScript, the editor or compiler can warn about it earlier. Because of this, many people see it as a way to make JavaScript code clearer and safer, especially in projects with a lot of files or several developers.
TypeScript code does not run directly in the browser by itself. First, it is compiled, or transpiled, into regular JavaScript. After that, the browser runs the JavaScript version. This means developers can use TypeScript while still building websites and applications that work in normal JavaScript environments.
It is common in modern web development and is often used with tools and frameworks such as Angular, React, and Vue. People choose it to improve readability, reduce bugs, and make large codebases easier to manage over time.
Examples
- 1
Family papers
She found a typescript of her grandfather's memoir in the attic.
- 2
Editorial review
The editor returned the typescript with notes in the margin.
- 3
Rare copies
Only two typescripts of the play are known to exist.
See also
Similar
- typed javascript
- javascript superset
Contrast
- javascript
- dynamic typing
Used with (collocations)
- typescript compiler
- typescript project
- typescript definitions
Explore
- statically typed language
- type system
Forms and spellings
2 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- typescriptnoun
Forms
- typescriptspluralnoun