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== Overview ==

'''TypeScript''' is a [[programming language]] developed and maintained by [[Microsoft]]. It is a [[superset]] of [[JavaScript]], meaning that any valid JavaScript code is also valid TypeScript code. TypeScript adds optional [[static typing]] and other features such as [[class]]es, [[module]]s, and [[interface]]s to the language. It is designed for the development of large applications and transcompiles to JavaScript, running in any [[browser]] or [[runtime]] that supports [[ECMAScript 3]] or later.

The language was first publicly announced in October 2012 and was created by [[Anders Hejlsberg]], the lead architect of [[C Sharp (programming language)|C#]] and creator of [[Turbo Pascal]]. TypeScript’s type system allows developers to catch errors at compile time rather than at runtime, improving code quality and maintainability. The compiler is itself written in TypeScript and is [[open-source]] under the [[Apache License 2.0]].

TypeScript is widely adopted in the web development community, especially for large-scale projects. It is used in frameworks such as [[Angular (web framework)|Angular]], [[React (JavaScript library)|React]] (via [[JSX]]), and [[Vue.js]]. The language is supported by most modern [[Integrated development environment|IDEs]] including [[Visual Studio Code]], [[WebStorm]], and [[Sublime Text]].

== Features ==

* '''Type annotations''': Variables, function parameters, and return values can be annotated with types such as '''number''', '''string''', '''boolean''', '''any''', and more.
* '''Interfaces''': Define the shape of objects with optional or required properties.
* '''Enums''': A way to define a set of named constants.
* '''Generics''': Write reusable, type-safe functions and classes that work with multiple types.
* '''Union and intersection types''': Combine types to create flexible type definitions.
* '''Type inference''': The compiler can automatically deduce types, reducing the need for explicit annotations.
* '''Declaration files''' ('''.d.ts'''): Separate type definitions from implementation, enabling interoperability with plain JavaScript libraries.
* '''Strict mode''': Enables stricter type-checking options like '''strictNullChecks''' and '''noImplicitAny'''.

=== Compilation ===

TypeScript source code ('''.ts''' files) is compiled into JavaScript ('''.js''' files) using the '''tsc''' compiler. The output can target any version of ECMAScript (ES3, ES5, ES2015+), and the compiler also supports source maps for debugging.

== History ==

* '''2012''': TypeScript 0.8 is released, introducing the core language features.
* '''2013''': Version 0.9 adds generics and support for enum types.
* '''2014''': TypeScript 1.0 is released at the [[Build (Microsoft conference)|Build]] conference.
* '''2015''': Version 1.5 adds ES6 module support, including the '''export''' and '''import''' syntax.
* '''2016''': TypeScript 2.0 introduces '''strictNullChecks''', control flow analysis, and tagged union types.
* '''2018''': Version 3.0 adds project references, extended tuple types, and a new '''unknown''' type.
* '''2020''': TypeScript 4.0 brings variadic tuple types, labeled tuple elements, and improved class property inference.
* '''2022''': Version 4.9 includes the '''satisfies''' operator for easier type narrowing.
* '''2023''': TypeScript 5.0 introduces decorators (stage 3), '''const''' type parameters, and performance improvements.

TypeScript continues to evolve, with frequent updates aligning with the latest [[ECMAScript]] proposals.

== See also ==

* [[JavaScript]]
* [[ECMAScript]]
* [[Static code analysis]]
* [[List of compilers]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.typescriptlang.org/ TypeScript official website]
* [https://github.com/Microsoft/TypeScript TypeScript on GitHub]

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