The Type of bugs you don’t see: unexpected TypeScript

TypeScript is a brilliant tool: it combines the safeguards and robustness of typed languages with the flexibility and accessibility of JavaScript. But, like any powerful tool, it comes with its own set of challenges.

In this talk we’ll explore how to avoid common missteps that can lead to untyped surfaces, subtle bugs and team inefficiencies. We’ll also look at creative ways to use the language for improving maintainability, scalability and documentation.