Vuejs and TypeScript- Working Together like Peanut Butter and Jelly

What do you do when your favorite JavaScript library lacks TypeScript support? Learn a practical methodology for adding type safety to any dependency.

#1about 4 minutes

Understanding Vue.js and its place among modern SPA frameworks

Vue.js is a developer-friendly SPA framework that compares favorably with React and Angular through its component-based architecture and single-file components.

#2about 8 minutes

How TypeScript improves code quality with optional type hints

TypeScript acts as a superset of JavaScript, adding optional type hints at design time to help developers catch errors and understand function signatures faster.

#3about 6 minutes

Setting up a Vue project with TypeScript and Vuetify

A new Vue project can be configured with TypeScript support using the Vue CLI, but integrating a JavaScript library like Vuetify requires adding its type definitions.

#4about 7 minutes

Using type casting to fix issues with component refs

When TypeScript doesn't know the type of a component reference, you can use the `as` keyword to cast it to a specific interface, enabling type-safe method calls.

#5about 6 minutes

Creating custom type declarations for JavaScript libraries

For libraries without built-in types, you can create a custom `.d.ts` file to declare the module and its functions, or preferably install an existing `@types` package from DefinitelyTyped.

#6about 5 minutes

Generating a declaration file from existing JavaScript source

The TypeScript compiler can automatically generate a basic declaration file from a JavaScript file using the `--declaration` flag, providing a starting point for manual refinement.

#7about 4 minutes

A ranked summary of strategies for JS library integration

A prioritized list of techniques for using JavaScript libraries includes using built-in types, installing from DefinitelyTyped, crafting custom declarations, and using casting as a last resort.

#8about 2 minutes

Deciding when to use or avoid TypeScript in Vue

TypeScript is ideal for long-lived projects with team communication needs but may be counterproductive if the project relies heavily on JS libraries without type definitions.