Which version of TypeScript do I have?
Moreover, how do I install a specific version of TypeScript?
Tip: To get a specific TypeScript version, specify @version during npm install. For example, for TypeScript 3.6. 0, you would use npm install --save-dev typescript@3.6.0 . To preview the next version of TypeScript, run npm install --save-dev typescript@next .
Subsequently, question is, is TypeScript better than JavaScript? The main advantage of Typescript over JavaScript is that Typescript is a superset of JavaScript. So Typescript designed for the development of a large program that trans compile to JavaScript. JavaScript is used in development for enhancing HTML pages in an interactive and design fashion.
Regarding this, how do I change a TypeScript version?
To change TypeScript versions, change the following setting:
- From the top menu bar, open Tools > Options > Text Editor > JavaScript/TypeScript > IntelliSense.
- Change Use TypeScript version to your desired version.
Is TypeScript frontend or backend?
Typescript is a superset of JavaScript. Since TypeScript works with JavaScript it can be used for either writing both frontend or backend, but still compiles to JavaScript. Some e.g of frontend frameworks that use TypeScript: Angular, React, VueJs, etc. For backend, we have NodeJS (express framework).