Configuring the TypeScript Compiler (tsc) and Understanding tsconfig.json

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TypeScript is a powerful and widely-used superset of JavaScript that adds static typing to your code, helping catch errors early and making it more maintainable. To harness the full potential of TypeScript, you need to configure the TypeScript Compiler (tsc) properly. We’ll explore how to configure tsc using the tsconfig.json file.

What is tsconfig.json?

The tsconfig.json file is a configuration file that TypeScript uses to understand how to compile your TypeScript code into JavaScript. It allows you to specify compiler options, include or exclude files, and set various project-related settings.

Creating a tsconfig.json File

To create a tsconfig.json file for your TypeScript project, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to your project directory: Open your project folder in your code editor or terminal.
2. Initialize TypeScript: If you haven’t already, you can initialize TypeScript in your project folder using the following command:

tsc --init

This command will create a tsconfig.json file with default settings.