bennkingy / cityjs-advanced-typescript-workshop

A workshop on advanced TypeScript for React developers.

Advanced TypeScript for React

Welcome to the "Advanced TypeScript for React: Deep Diving into Typing Techniques and Best Practices" workshop! 🌟 This intensive 3-hour session is designed for developers looking to elevate their TypeScript and React skills. Through hands-on exercises 🖐️ and in-depth discussions 💬, you'll explore advanced typing techniques, component patterns, and best practices to enhance your React applications with TypeScript.

🎯 Workshop Objectives

• 💡 Deepen your understanding of advanced TypeScript features and their application in React projects.
• 🛠️ Explore typing techniques such as discriminated union props, generic components, and forwardRef typing.
• 🎨 Dive into advanced component patterns, including compound and polymorphic components.
• 🔍 Uncover miscellaneous TypeScript tips and best practices to streamline your development process.

📁 Folder Structure

The workshop materials are organized within a Next.js app, adhering to the following structure:

• 📚 /exercises: Contains all exercise files, including one warm-up and four main exercises, each focusing on a specific aspect of advanced TypeScript in React.

📁 Workshop Structure & Highlights

• Introductory Remarks: An overview of the workshop's goals and a TypeScript and React basics refresher.
• Warm-up Exercise: A practical start with enhancing components using standard HTML attribute types.
• Session 1: Discriminated Union Props: Understanding string literal and discriminated union props.
• Session 2: Compound & Polymorphic Components: Delving into the flexibility of compound and polymorphic components.
• Session 3: Generic Components: Mastering the creation of generic components for reusable code patterns.
• Session 4: Typing Components wrapped in forwardRef: Techniques for typing components wrapped with forwardRef.
• Session 5: Miscellaneous TypeScript Tips for React: A roundup of useful TypeScript tips for React development.
• Closing Remarks: Summarizing the workshop's key takeaways and encouraging continued exploration.

🚀 Getting Started

Ready to jump in? Here's how to get set up:

To kick off your advanced TypeScript journey, follow these steps:

• 📥 Clone the Repository:

  git clone https://github.com/glennreyes/advanced-typescript-workshop

• 📦 Install Dependencies:

  cd advanced-typescript-workshop
  pnpm install

• 🖥️ Start the Development Server:

  pnpm dev

• 🌍 Open Your Browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to start exploring the exercises!

Feel free to reach out if you encounter any setup issues or have questions about the exercises. Happy coding! 🌈👨‍💻👩‍💻

🌟 Additional Notes

This workshop is interactive and hands-on, emphasizing practical application and problem-solving. We encourage questions, discussions, and feedback throughout the session. Access to a GitHub repository with starter code and solutions will be provided.

Join us in this advanced workshop to refine your TypeScript skills and take your React projects to the next level! 🎉🔥