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The hardest part of learning TypeScript isn't the syntax but the 'tsconfig' file

by james_chu on 4/30/24, 7:57 AM with 0 comments

Learning TypeScript is challenging, not because of the syntax, but due to the complexity of the `tsconfig` configuration file.

The plethora of options is overwhelming and difficult to comprehend, and the official documentation does not provide clear enough explanations, making it easy to forget the configuration details after some time. Every time I need to revisit this information, the process is excruciatingly painful.

However, yesterday, my search powered by Search.Glarity.ai led me to a TSConfig Cheatsheet that was incredibly helpful:

> https://www.totaltypescript.com/tsconfig-cheat-sheet

Using the same search, I discovered a visualization tool that simplifies understanding of tsconfig configuration files.

> https://tsconfig.guide

This tool not only helped me grasp the essentials of these configurations but also made the learning process more convenient. It is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn TypeScript and is definitely worth bookmarking for future reference.