Learn Intermediate TypeScript: Generics
Unlock the power of TypeScript generics. Learn how to use generics with classes, type parameter defaults and constraints, and the keyof type parameter.
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1Prerequisites
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About this course
TypeScript generics provide a way to make your code reusable for different data types. This course delves into the use of generic type parameters in TypeScript and explores how to effectively apply them in various scenarios. Through practical examples like a currency converter app, you’ll learn how to use generic types in classes, set default types, apply constraints, and utilize keyof types. These techniques will help you create more reusable code.
Skills you'll gain
Apply TypeScript generics to create flexible functions and classes
Set default types and constraints for generics
Apply generics for
keyoftypes
Syllabus
TypeScript Generics
Learn about TypeScript Generics
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