Methodically Migrating from JavaScript to TypeScript

Track: Web and Front-end

Abstract

It's no secret that TypeScript is all the rage in modern web development. With all of the scaffolding tools that exist to support starting a new project with TypeScript, it's never been easier to try it out. However, it can feel very overwhelming to think about the necessary steps to migrate your existing JavaScript project to TypeScript. In this talk we'll explore progressive enhancements you can make to move your JavaScript project to TypeScript without disrupting your team's productivity.

Sean McQuaid

Sean is a Senior Software Engineer on the Customer Technology Solutions team at Chick-fil-A. Prior to learning how to code, he attended music school and played the trumpet professionally for over a decade. Sean is very passionate about testing, performance and tools that provide a good developer experience.