Episode Details

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Josh Goldberg to teach us about getting started with TypeScript from scratch. If you're new to TS, this is a great introduction! And if you've been using TS for a long time, you can explain to your friends where they should start to make their experience smoother. In the news, Nx gets support for project references and we curate some of the best TSGo content.

(00:36) Personal News

• IRL: Excalibur.js team will be at VGM Con (April 11-13, Minneapolis, MN)
• IRL: Erik is speaking at NDC Oslo (May 19-23)

(04:28) Introducing Josh Goldberg

• (07:10) - Josh's Work as a Full-time Open Sourcer
• (09:05) - Getting Started with TypeScript
  • Start with the TypeScript Handbook (it's free!)
  • Then, play with TypeScript in the playground
• (10:57) - Pain Points for New TypeScript Developers
• (12:41) - Benefits of TypeScript for Experienced Developers
• (14:43) - Getting Started with TypeScript
• (17:57) - CTA - create-typescript-app
  • v2 rewrite spawned Bingo, dev tooling automation blocks
• (20:54) - Use Cases For Create TypeScript App
• (26:58) - CTA Plans for the Future
• (29:10) - Learning Resources for TypeScript
  • Matt Pocock (Total TypeScript)
  • Cory House (Getting Started with TypeScript)
  • Basarat (TypeScript Deep Dive)
  • Code challenge: Advent of TS
  • Code challenge: Advent of Code
  • Code challenge: Type Challenges
• (32:17) - And of course, Josh's Book: Learning TypeScript!
  • Learn the why and theory
  • Blog and articles
  • Buy the book!
• (33:30) - Favorite Language Feature: Discriminated Unions
• (37:40) - Favorite Language Feature: Branded Types
• (38:58) - Creating TypeScript ESLint Rules
• (40:34) - Key Takeaways - Fun and Cool Stuff Happening!
  • SquiggleConf 2025 CFP is open!
• (42:29) - Future of TypeScript and Linting Innovations
  • Write your own TS linter

(45:02) Where to Find Josh

• Website
• Follow on BlueSky @JoshuaKGoldberg
• Sponsor on GitHub
• Attend SquiggleConf 2025

(46:55) News for the Week of March 10, 2025

• TSGo, but we already covered that (TS-a-Go-Go, Ep 9)