TypeScript Cookbook • Stefan Baumgartner & Peter Kröner

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.
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Read the full transcription of the interview here

Stefan Baumgartner - Author of "TypeScript Cookbook" & "TypeScript in 50 Lessons"
Peter Kröner - Host of "Working Draft" Podcast & Freelance Trainer for Frontend Web Tech

RESOURCES
Stefan
https://bsky.app/profile/deadparrot.dev
https://mastodon.social/@deadparrot
https://x.com/ddprrt
https://github.com/ddprrt
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-baumgartner-bb621564
https://oida.dev

Peter
https://bsky.app/profile/sirpepe.bsky.social
https://mastodon.social/@sir_pepe
https://github.com/SirPepe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkroener
https://www.peterkroener.de

Links
https://typescript-cookbook.com
https://typescript-book.com
https://workingdraft.de

DESCRIPTION
Peter Kröner and Stefan Baumgartner explore practical TypeScript implementation strategies in this discussion of Stefan's latest book, "TypeScript Cookbook", a sequel to his previous work "TypeScript in 50 Lessons". From minimal type annotations to knowing when to use advanced features, Stefan shares insights on efficient project setup, alternatives to enums, and the strategic use of classes.

The conversation examines the philosophy behind TypeScript's design while emphasizing a pragmatic approach that focuses on understanding what happens behind the scenes to make better coding decisions. Stefan consistently advocates for simplicity and intentionality when working with TypeScript's powerful but sometimes complex type system.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Stefan Baumgartner • TypeScript Cookbook
Stefan Baumgartner • TypeScript in 50 Lessons
Alexandre Portela dos Santos • Deno Web Development
Fernando Doglio • Introducing Deno
Dan Vanderkam • Effective TypeScript
Nathan Rozentals • Mastering TypeScript

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