When using TypeScript with Node.js and ts-node, you might face "ERR_UNKNOWN_FILE_EXTENSION." To fix this, you have to use ts-node with specific commands for Node.js module loaders and ESM projects. Consider also alternatives like tsx and tsimp.
Learn how to optimize TypeScript configurations for lean compilation and type checking. Use rootDir and exclude patterns to manage configuration files without unnecessary compilation.
TypeScript compiler configs are crucial for building apps. Key settings include file locations, syntax specification, module formats, and type checking capabilities. Understanding these configs enhances development. This posts shows you how to build the perfect TypeScript compiler configuration for your project and how configs from frameworks can be extended for ease.
This TypeScript tutorial explores JavaScript engines like Google's V8 and Mozilla's SpiderMonkey. It explains how to configure the TypeScript compiler, write proper TypeScript code, and use Microsoft's IntelliSense feature. It also covers TypeScript's watch mode and warns against installing TypeScript globally. Troubleshooting tips are provided, along with a link to the source code on GitHub.
Setting up a TypeScript project with Node.js is quick and easy. Here are the steps…