Look, using enums does not make you a junior dev. Enums don't make you anything. And also, yes you can directly pass a number instead of the enum, but that defeats the purpose of enums in the first place. The "junior mistake" is not using enums, but passing the enum value directly instead of using the enum. Do you see the pattern? Using enums is not bad. Using enums the wrong way is bad. I've noticed that a lot of self proclaimed typescript experts on KZread talk badly about enums. But that just proves that you are junior devs yourselves. Don't blame a language feature, when you misuse it...

@unfilledflag

Жыл бұрын

This is a guy who creates a union type and calls it an intersection pipe, so take it with a grain of salt. Enums are bad for other reasons, though: every other feature in TS can be just stripped away because they only exist as compile-time validation. Enums, on the other hand, generate code (an object to perform the map between names and values).

@climatechangedoesntbargain9140

Жыл бұрын

though TypeScript still could improve enums - just passing a number shouldn't be possible. "Don't blame a language feature, when you misuse it..." sounds like C vs Rust, who blames the programmer when does make a mistake that's made easy by the language

@artistry7919

Жыл бұрын

ts enum is actually bad compared to other languages, since it doesn't validate type the way you would expect ts or any other compiler to. You should use "object as const" instead of enum in ts because it works more like a proper enum

@tylim88

Жыл бұрын

Too much overhead using enum, it is not possible to generate new enum type out of a old enum type because enum is also a runtime code which is not manipulate able on type level

@jeffnikelson5824

Жыл бұрын

enums should not exist in ts

Awesome tips! I have been working with typescript for few weeks, almost all pf the tips you mentioned I needed them at some point.

The most concise explanation of `unknown` vs `any` i know of: - `unknown` is the union of every type there is. - `any` is the "elastic" type which fits to what it needs to be. (It may also be thought of as the switch to selectively disable type checking) bonus point: `never` is the union of no type.

@tylim88

Жыл бұрын

And when you realize unknown is a complementary type of never

@Microphunktv-jb3kj

Жыл бұрын

i would add, that use const enum, not enum... it will make optimization better ; )

@AmodeusR

Жыл бұрын

And what a "no type" would be?

@Winter_Wyvern1

Жыл бұрын

i keep reading comments the more i read the more i dont see sense of learning 100 new keywords to write 'safeR javascript' TS was supposed to be a safe way of writing javascript; I watched like 5 tutorials, took notes, and now that im reading comments there seem to be a few keywords popping up suggested in the comments. It feels like, its not but, it feels like im learning C++ in order to write JavaScript I really see no point of learning TS but every job description for JS requires TS skills so yeah, otherwise i've built personal projects in JS (react+node) and there's bugs, and i fixed those bugs, i didnt need TS. In my last project i have like 100 files just on the frontend, i've separated logics, kept it clean, followed naming convention, and everything is pretty clean ........ TS feels like u live in China and u learn Japanese when everyone around u speaks Chinese.

@thecoolnewsguy

7 ай бұрын

​@@Winter_Wyvern1are you using it by now?

This is pure gold. So clear and concise! Thank you!

Good stuff man. Been in the field for 4 years. Ive only known half of the things u mentioned. Awesome to learn something new today 😄

All explanations were clearly and consistent, with perfect examples

This is great!!! I've been using typescript for a long time and learned something. Thank you!!

Some tips I knew but would not have been able to explain better than you ! Excellent video.

Thank you so much this tip will adjust my type annotation in correct way to avoid using explicit any type

Great video, well explained… for all audience, I believe it will be easier to follow the examples if they are very bare or well slimmed down if you’re talking about the basics.

12:49 Fun thing is here, using satisfies keyword along with Record would be a good idea too, because for the red property, without satisfies (so color: Record = {} ) you will only have the common methods/properties between arrays and string, such as .length etc ... I'm pretty sure I saw this exemple in the documentation for satisfied :D

Mate this is so good! Definitely helped out this JS dev!

This was great, I learned so much in this video. Thank you!

Learnt some new features that Typescript has that I wasn't aware of. The `satisfies` and `obj is Type` sections were nice to see. I've been using Typescript for 4 years, and never knew these existed, though, they may have been added more recently than my knowledge extends to (TS 2.4). I'm currently between jobs, so I'm taking my free time to catch up on technologies that I learnt prior to my most recent job.

Very practical tips. Thanks!

I agree that you don't want to use "any" but if you are a junior dev then you probably don't want to use "unknown" either. Chances are very high that you know what type or types are a possibility at compile time. In this case, instead of returning "unknown[]" the fetch should return "(IAdminUser | IUser)[]" or even just "IUser[]" and then check if the user is admin and cast to admin at that time.

@atnguyenucchi9776

5 ай бұрын

how about type of error in try catch. Are you use any

@RmonikMusic

4 ай бұрын

aside from catching errors and writing libraries or packages, I can't think of many scenario's where unknown would be good if you wrote your code properly.

@slimbofat

3 ай бұрын

@@RmonikMusic If you're using some third party lib or web api you don't particularly trust, it can be a good idea.

Very helpful tips, I've learned a lot. Thanks :)

11:04 type on line 18 for enum on line 19. There is cool trick, you can auto generate type for enums. It can be for instance `type GoodStateType = keyof typeof GoodState` - GoodState is enum name

thanks for this TypeScript tutorial. Love Typescript!

@CoderOne

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Keep up with making videos. They look great!

superb explenation very clear thanks a lot !

Excelent video totally understood 'satisfies', utility types and 'is', saved to watch untill I memorize.

#4 - enums, I understand what your saying about using number enums, but if you misspell one of them and want to rename it, VScode would change it throughout your app. however for "GoodState" and using strings |string |string, if you change the string of the first one, then I don't believe VScode will update the string everywhere.

I didn't know the thirs one, super interesting letting typescript to infer the type. Memoizing it😊

I've been doing all these mistakes. Gonna fix them. Thanks alot.

5:00 - There is no need to actually use 'unknown' in this example, I think it would be more correct to use the following syntax: const goodUser: IUser | IUserAdmin = await response.json() Now you explicitly defined the possible types (interfaces) without being too "generic" with unknown. You can also define an "error" type/interface, let's say "IError", and use a type guard "isIError()". Then: const goodUser: IUser | IUserAdmin | IError = await response.json()

Great tips, thank you!

`satisfies` Operator is indeed awesome. Thank you for the tips, I learned a lot!

Awesome video, thank you!

Thank you for sharing those amazing tips. :)

Thanks. So much to learn 😊

Great video! The first point at 1:00 does a great job on type guards, but doesn't really explain `any` vs `unknown`. Like at 5:03, code completion has nothing to do with `any` vs `unknown` and everything to do with the type guard. What `unknown` does a great job with is *requiring* that the narrowing happens before assignment. IOW if you change the code to use `any`, it will still work and the type guard will still allow completion. But it will fail to compile if you try to assign the unknown response to a user variable (whether admin or not) before that type guard. Just paste in the following in the typescript playground: interface IUser { id: number; name: string; foo: (s: string) => void; } /** * type guard would be better implemented like stated in the video, using `unknown` type. */ function isUser(obj: any): obj is IUser { // extremely naive checking here for illustrative purposes only if (typeof obj === "object" && typeof obj.name === "string" && typeof obj.id === "number" && typeof obj.foo === 'function') { return true; } else { return false; } } const obj = { id: 42, name: "Alice", foo: (s: string) => { console.log('foo: ' + s); } } obj.foo('const obj'); // compiles because tsc knows of the property on the object itself const anyObjDeserialized: any = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(obj)); const unknownObjDeserialized: unknown = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(obj)); // anyObjDeserialized. // no type completion because type `any` // anyObjDeserialized.foo(); // compiles but UNSAFE because we haven't narrowed the deserialized object. // (This actually throws at runtime because you can't deserialize functions like this.) // unknownObjDeserialized. // also no type completion because type `unknown` // unknownObjDeserialized.foo(); // unlike `any`, this SAFELY fails to compile let user: IUser; user = anyObjDeserialized; // compiles UNSAFELY because it's type `any` // user = unknownObjDeserialized; // SAFELY fails to compile, because it hasn't been narrowed if (isUser(obj)) { obj.foo('narrowed const obj') } if (isUser(anyObjDeserialized)) { // anyObjDeserialized. // YES code completion because of type guard anyObjDeserialized.foo('narrowed any'); } else { console.log('type guard worked! deserialized `any` isn\'t a user (because foo fn deserialized isn\'t a function'); } if (isUser(unknownObjDeserialized)) { // unknownObjDeserialized. // YES code completion because of type guard unknownObjDeserialized.foo('narrowed unknown') user = unknownObjDeserialized; // compiles because we have narrowed the unknown with the type guard } else { console.log('type guard worked! deserialized `unknown` isn\'t a user (because foo fn deserialized isn\'t a function'); }

@LP...

7 ай бұрын

Thank you dude, thats the second video I see telling to use the Unknown type and the second that doesn't provide an actual argument about why, but your comment explained me, now I have an actual reason to make this change.

I used to make these mistakes 5 years ago. Thanks

Amasing! Thanks for sharing!

Lots of great content on this channel. Take my money.

thanks for this video, it was very informative. i don't like the idea of the custom type guard functions, they introduce possible runtime errors since you could write the wrong logic to determine the type, so i think they should be avoided when possible.

@CoderOne what is the extension causing the function names to stick to the top when you scroll?

1. Understand the "unknown" type in TypeScript to avoid bypassing type checks and compromising code reliability. 2. Avoid using "any" type as it disables TypeScript's type checking, leading to potential errors and decreased code quality. 3. Utilize type guards effectively to determine the type of a variable dynamically, enhancing code readability and reliability. 4. Refrain from relying solely on enums with implicit numbering, as it can lead to ambiguous code and decreased maintainability. 5. Make use of built-in utility types like "Partial" and "Omit" to enhance code clarity and avoid unnecessary complexity in TypeScript development.

title recommendation: "typescript mistakes every junior should make at least once"

The "isAdminUser" method should take "IUser", not "unknown". If you are worried that you will not get an IUser from your endpoint, use something like zod.

@hups6648

Жыл бұрын

Or ajv / any other type validator

@van_valdis

Жыл бұрын

@@hups6648 I used ajv and moved to zod in typescript context because zod's feature to get type from schema is a game changer for me.

@Friskni

Жыл бұрын

isAdminUser should take an union type of IUser | IAdminUser and then the type guard can get to work. Using unknown is lazy imho and its not like it will give you any advantage at runtime.

@kajacx

Жыл бұрын

@@Friskni IAdminUser is a subtype of IUser, so "IUser | IAdminUser" is the same as "IUser". I guess the latter is more clear on one hand, but also less clear on the hand, because it makes it look like it is not a subtype.

@Winter_Wyvern1

Жыл бұрын

im new to typescript; thanks god im reading examples. TBFH it feels like learning a whole new programming language rather than what was supposed to be a 'safeR way of writing javascript' I would say 'im beginner to typescript so once i learn it it would be easier for me and the team of developers' -> but comments says otherwise: They disagree with a guy who MAKES tutorials of 'mistakes in typescript' lol, so, next im thinking: if there's 2 typescript developers in a team there's already something they'd disagree upon, and imagine if there are 10 developers lol. Imagine being "careful" about writing something that should have given u peace of mind when coding in JS..., There should be a `HardScript` on top of typescript on top of js...... Lol but yeah.

Such a banger video ngl, thanks!

This was really excellent.

Very well done 👍

Thank you so much!!

thank you. now i know typescript can satisfy Operator

i loke alot all those tips, also the enum is a good one and the one i most use for strict declarations

4:17 why not assign IUser and then use the isAdminUser to make it more specific?

@unfilledflag

Жыл бұрын

If you create a good validation function you can use it to detect errors. Suppose the `fetch` call might return either an user or an error message (or the API might change because APIs change).

is there any difference if I change to: function isAdminUser(object: unknown): object is IAdminUser { return Boolean(object?.token); } ?

thank you, that awesome!

I am not a Typescript fan. I don't hate it but I definitely don't love it. Stuff like this is why. This is all very helpful but that aside from the unknown types and enums most of this doesn't pop up in other tutorials and training. Granted some are recent features but you have to be deep in the weeds of Typescript and frankly I've personally seen no significate benefits using Typescript that's made me want to take such a deep dive. I don't mind learning new things but I was doing fine without it.

Not using satisfies is barely a Junior Dev mistake. It literally got introduced in the latest release of TypeScript and thus does not yet work in any of my projects. Also obligatory comment about how every youtuber bashes enums because it's the cool things to do and ignores the existence of `const enum` which literally fixes 95% of issues related to enums.

That was helpful, thanks

Morning with this ❤

Appreciate the tips and the video. Some constructive criticism: Take a breath once in a while (or don't edit video so it feels like you don't) There really isn't much time for the viewer to absorb your points before you are half way into your next one ;) Otherwise good video. Plenty of self-taught mistake patterns in web-development, nice to know what to look out for :)

Good advices ❤

real good one!

Thank you so muchhh

thank you🎉

The "satisfies" keyword looks really cool. I wonder if it can be used for an implicit cast. The "pass 100 into the enum function" is a thing from a horror. This is C# levels of bad. Does that still happen will all strict modes being turned on?

@kardashevr

Жыл бұрын

they fixed it in 5.0 beta

Nice Tipps 👌 If I'm not totally wrong, you're confusing intersection (& operator) and union (| operator).

@AlainBoudard

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's what I noticed but wasn't sure about !

Thanks

What color theme on a video?

I'm super new to TypeScript, but I use all the tips you just mentioned. Does that make me a senior developer?

thank you

Enum are good even with numerical values as long as you do 2 things : - Explicitly set the numerical value - Make them "const enum" regardless of the enum being numbers or strings. The satisfies operator is horrible. You should be able to write it as const goodUser: satisfies IUser = { ... } Or at least const goodUser = { ... }

Good stuff!

11.20 why not to use Const BetterState = { Asd:”123” } as const

great video. would help if you talk slowly or maybe have some transition in between the tips or just maybe pause for two seconds in between. thanks for the video!

I wish I could know these tips sooner

const {} as const is preferrred over using enum entirely

what vscode theme u use?? it look goood

7:31 it is rather asserting than casting

A better alternative to enums is using a javascript object as const.

nice content!

These are pretty subjective tbh. There are a lot of use cases where any or enums are a better choice.

@Vishtar_Official

Жыл бұрын

Where any is a better choise? I had to use it only in projects with fucked up typings (any everywhere) for solve tasks at estimated time. Enum - yeah, i agree.

@alastairtheduke

Жыл бұрын

@@Vishtar_Official With any, you're essentially opting out of TS. You're saying, I don't want to benefit from TS benefit for this variable. Usually it means you're not understanding a type error message. Better to learn what's going on and keep your code type safe.

@daheck81

Жыл бұрын

@@alastairtheduke That's not what I mean. There are use cases where you don't want to create a hardlink to a specific module by relying on its types for example. There are quite a few of these abstractional situations

@marcospenadev

Жыл бұрын

Default numbered enums are a nightmare on default. For example, say You have an enums of Status {Accepted, Working, Finished} At that moment Accepted = 0 But if You assign that value like currentStatus = Status.Accepted Then the currentStatus becomes 0, wich is a falsy value and can mess up your logic if you are not paying attention. Enums should be used by default with string values, and numbers only if you really need It. You can also start your enums with 1 as the first value to avoid the falsy value problem

@Logan-un6qw

10 ай бұрын

@@marcospenadevYep. And this exactly supports what enums are intended for in 90 percent of cases. Usually enums are used to uniquely identify a type of something. You don’t care it’s value. You just care about a readable unique identifier. Enums also show up differently than constants in most IDEs. There I big readability advantage to visually identify when an enum is being used. Also, enums are easier to work with in type manipulations. It’s rare to run into any issue when using enums. And the argument, “well it compiles to JavaScript blah blah blah anyway” is such a weak reason. That is like someone arguing that you may as well write code in assembly because your code is getting compiled down to it anyway. Today, we write code for humans. Computers don’t need our help reading it.

Nothing of this makes you a senior dev. It takes so much more

how to change intellisense icons?

Wow, I'm impressed. You really know your stuff and explained this in such a great way. Thank you!

Good one

Thank you for really useful tips !! By the way, I just wonder why you named IUser, IAdminUser types intead of just User, AdminUser?

@ngamsomset

Жыл бұрын

it's a common way to name your type declaration. He used Interface so he named it starting with an I, if he use Type he might use T as the starting alphabet.

@seunghwanjeong5348

Жыл бұрын

@@ngamsomset I got it! Thank you so much😄😄😄

@TheJohnreeves

Жыл бұрын

Bad habits in my opinion. Prefixing types with "i" for interface is an antipattern in Typescript, it doesn't tell you anything useful. Types and interfaces should be interchangeable and if you have an interface and a class, they should just be give names that naturally make sense.

The Omit one is great, also yeah, who could be stupid enough to think using numbered enums is good, either you name them with string or don't use them. \

useful!

Please consider to do a MERN and typescript advanced real-world project tutorial

@DIN_A8

Жыл бұрын

He did! Look in the channel for the longest content.

great content

"Property has no initializer and is not definitely assigned in the constructor" i got these error many times, how to resolve these errror?

@MDo-ww9wm

Жыл бұрын

tsconfig.json -> compilerOptions: strictPropertyInitialization: false

@jiitukadu372

Жыл бұрын

thanks, but "strictPropertyInitialization: false" is needed for type-safe , is their any other way...

@MDo-ww9wm

Жыл бұрын

@@jiitukadu372 All it does is (dis)allow you to declare class properties without giving them a value directly or in the constructor. It has nothing to do with type safety.

if u tell p = cat why you have to check it if its a cat? are you doubting it? sorry im new at programming

1:06 that’s why it’s called unknown

string | ICustomImage is not types' intersection, it's an union

thank you so much I liked the theme you're using, what is it called ?

@wanderingwanderer1016

Жыл бұрын

Halcyon

Diff between as Vs satisfies?

What you got there, you said you use for all of your type declarations type MyVar = { myKey: 'myVal', myKey2: 'myVal2' } const myVar: MyVar = { myKey: 'myVal', myKey2: 'myVal2' } Is making you do twice as much work when changes to myVar come. First in type then in object itself. You could nicely avoid it like this const myVar = { myKey: 'myVal', myKey2: 'myVal2' } as const type MyVar = typeof myVar It's the same thing except now you'd work as you normally would with JS objects but with read-only types Please don't bash junior developers with such video titles Happy holidays everyone!

@dealloc

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Infererence over repetition and manual typing. The point of TypeScript is that you want to get the most out of types without explicitly writing them.

great video

is unknown like template?

Whats the font?

The I prefix you use with interface is obsolete for quite a while now

@alastairtheduke

Жыл бұрын

Why?

Simply mean turn of the Typescript "type-checks" " Someone is junior English ;)

Whats the VS color theme??? Edit: it's Halcyon.

Hi! Is this VS Code? What extensions are you using to make it look so good? :D

@henriquemagno9326

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Its a theme that i wish to know the name as well

I always forget the is keyword is a thing. My main take away from this video is I need to use the return type : T is R more.

very satisfies

What is the theme used in VSC?

@wanderingwanderer1016

Жыл бұрын

Halcyon