The Vanilla TS Experience | Josh Goldberg | Ep 10

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Josh Goldberg to teach us about getting started with TypeScript from scratch. If you're new to TS, this is a great introduction! And if you've been using TS for a long time, you can explain to your friends where they should start to make their experience smoother. In the news, Nx gets support for project references and we curate some of the best TSGo content.(00:36) Personal NewsIRL: Excalibur.js team will be at VGM Con (April 11-13, Minneapolis, MN)IRL: Erik is speaking at NDC Oslo (May 19-23)(04:28) Introducing Josh Goldberg(07:10) - Josh's Work as a Full-time Open Sourcer(09:05) - Getting Started with TypeScriptStart with the TypeScript Handbook (it's free!)Then, play with TypeScript in the playground(10:57) - Pain Points for New TypeScript Developers(12:41) - Benefits of TypeScript for Experienced Developers(14:43) - Getting Started with TypeScript(17:57) - CTA - create-typescript-appv2 rewrite spawned Bingo, dev tooling automation blocks(20:54) - Use Cases For Create TypeScript App(26:58) - CTA Plans for the Future(29:10) - Learning Resources for TypeScriptMatt Pocock (Total TypeScript)Cory House (Getting Started with TypeScript)Basarat (TypeScript Deep Dive)Code challenge: Advent of TSCode challenge: Advent of CodeCode challenge: Type Challenges(32:17) - And of course, Josh's Book: Learning TypeScript!Learn the why and theoryBlog and articlesBuy the book!(33:30) - Favorite Language Feature: Discriminated Unions(37:40) - Favorite Language Feature: Branded Types(38:58) - Creating TypeScript ESLint Rules(40:34) - Key Takeaways - Fun and Cool Stuff Happening!SquiggleConf 2025 CFP is open!(42:29) - Future of TypeScript and Linting InnovationsWrite your own TS linter(45:02) Where to Find JoshWebsiteFollow on BlueSky @JoshuaKGoldbergSponsor on GitHubAttend SquiggleConf 2025(46:55) News for the Week of March 10, 2025TSGo, but we already covered that (TS-a-Go-Go, Ep 9)Deno 2.2.4 update adds enhancements to OpenTelemetry (OTel) supportNx 20.5 adds TS project reference supportCory House releases a new TypeScript course on DometrainReact Router 7.3 minor releaseExperimental support for client contextsExperimental support for route middleware(49:25) - Community UpdatesDr. Axel's Corner - Dive deeper with this TSGO ExplainerSxzz (Kevin from Vite) created a TSGo playground with WASMTSGo community contentMiTS interviewSyntax interviewMatt Pocock interviewTheo's video(54:55) Cool StuffLearn Zod to Trust your Data and your Types (h/t cassidoo)50 Years of Travel Tips by Kevin Kelly"Your enjoyment of a trip will be inversely related to the weight of your luggage""Crash a wedding. You are not a nuisance; you are the celebrity guest!"TypeScript ESlint: Getting Started DocsEverhood Game (Steam | Add to your Backlog)Sponsored by Excalibur.jsExcalibur.js is the friendly TypeScript game engine for making 2D web games. Use your TypeScript or JavaScript skills to make games! Excalibur comes out-of-the-box with everything you need to make web games, like physics, sprites, animations, sound effects, input, and particles. Design your assets with tools like Aseprite and Tiled, then load them natively using first-party plugins.MusicSeahorse Dreams by Kubbi (Spotify)Creators & Guests Erik Onarheim - Host Kamran Ayub - Host Josh Goldberg 💖 - Guest