How do I set up TypeScript in a new project?

How do I set up TypeScript in a new project?

To set up TypeScript in a new project, you first need to initialize your project with npm. Run npm init -y.

What do I do after initializing the project?

Next, install TypeScript by running npm install typescript --save-dev. This adds TypeScript as a development dependency.

How do I create a TypeScript configuration file?

You can create a TypeScript configuration file by running npx tsc --init. This will generate a tsconfig.json file.

What should I include in the tsconfig.json file?

You can start with the default settings, but make sure to set target to es6 and module to commonjs for Node.js projects.