1 About this book
1.1 Where is the homepage of this book?
The homepage of “Tackling TypeScript” is exploringjs.com/tackling-ts/
1.2 What is in this book?
This book consists of two parts:
- Part 1 is a quick start for TypeScript that teaches you the essentials quickly.
- Part 2 digs deeper into the language and covers many important topics in detail.
This book is not a reference, it is meant to complement the official TypeScript handbook.
Required knowledge: You must know JavaScript. If you want to refresh your knowledge: My book “JavaScript for impatient programmers” is free to read online.
1.3 What do I get for my money?
If you buy this book, you get:
- The current content in four DRM-free versions:
- PDF file
- ZIP archive with ad-free HTML
- EPUB file
- MOBI file
- Any future content that is added to this edition. How much I can add depends on the sales of this book.
1.4 How can I preview the content?
On the homepage of this book, there are extensive previews for all versions of this book.
1.5 How do I report errors?
- The HTML version of this book has a link to comments at the end of each chapter.
- They jump to GitHub issues, which you can also access directly.
1.6 What do the notes with icons mean?
Reading instructions
Explains how to best read the content (in which order, what to omit, etc.).
External content
Points to additional, external, content.
Git repository
Mentions a relevant Git repository.
Tip
Gives a tip.
Question
Asks and answers a question (think FAQ).
Warning
Warns about a pitfall, etc.
Details
Provides additional details, similar to a footnote.
1.7 Acknowledgements
People who contributed to this book are acknowledged in the chapters.