Inference vs type definition

(Beginner question but I think I am not breaking the rules!)

Hey there! I am getting into typescript bit by bit, and I am finding myself writting more types than expected.

I just saw a Theo video talking about type inference, and referring to the habit of separating files as "writting code as if we are still in Javaland" (or something like that!)

I am really liking some things about ts: 1) it makes me REALLY understand what's going on, 2) When I don't, I have better help from the editor to dig deeper, 3) the documentation is much better.

But it some times get frustrating.

I have watched some "totalTypescript" videos. Those are good, but that's not "real life ts", where we have more complex types, apis, db interactions, etc...

Where can I go see how people that use typescript correctly do it? I just want to be able to write 100% type safe code without bloating my codee with types (and, judging Theo's video, that seems to be possible - but not common!)

Solution

TotalTS vids are indeed real life. In the sense that they refer to specific pain points that you come across. But u wont really find it usefu becuase you havent met it yourself

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Manupa Samarawickrama•12/17/23, 7:01 PM

Best way to learn TS comes with time. Start building an app with TS straightaway.

Solution

Manupa Samarawickrama•12/17/23, 7:01 PM

TotalTS vids are indeed real life. In the sense that they refer to specific pain points that you come across. But u wont really find it usefu becuase you havent met it yourself

Manupa Samarawickrama•12/17/23, 7:02 PM

Also if u have to write long types or alot of types as an simple app dev, you might be doing it wrong.

Manupa Samarawickrama•12/17/23, 7:03 PM

Best way to learn IMHO would be to build something and then get feedback from a more senior dev,

Manupa Samarawickrama•12/17/23, 7:03 PM

Let me know once u build a project. I'll help you out in reviewing your code

RisatogaOP•12/17/23, 10:01 PM

thank you