What are TypeScript path aliases and how do I use them?

What are TypeScript path aliases and how do I use them?

TypeScript path aliases allow you to create custom paths for your modules, making imports cleaner and easier to manage.

Can you show me an example of how to set up path aliases in a TypeScript project?

Sure! You can set up path aliases in your tsconfig.json file under the compilerOptions section. For example:

{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "baseUrl": "./src",
    "paths": {
      "@components/*": ["components/*"],
      "@utils/*": ["utils/*"]
    }
  }
}

How do I import a module using the alias I just created?

Once you've set up the alias, you can import a module like this:

import MyComponent from '@components/MyComponent';

Are there any limitations or caveats I should be aware of?

Yes, be cautious with IDE support and ensure your build tools are configured to recognize the aliases.