Introduction:
Welcome back to our TypeScript blog series!, we'll dive into the fascinating world of TypeScript data types. 🚀💪 TypeScript's static typing allows us to declare and enforce specific data types for variables, enabling us to catch errors early and write more robust code. So, let's embark on this exciting journey of understanding TypeScript's data types! And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter at the end to stay updated on future posts! 📧📚

Understanding TypeScript Data Types 📝

In TypeScript, data types play a crucial role in defining the kind of values a variable can hold. They provide clarity and help prevent type-related errors. Let's explore some commonly used TypeScript data types:

1. number: Represents numeric values, including integers and floating-point numbers. For example: let age: number = 25;

    let age: number = 25;
    let price: number = 9.99;
   

2. string: Represents textual data, enclosed in single quotes (') or double quotes ("). For example: let name: string = "John";

    let name: string = "John";
    let greeting: string = 'Hello TypeScript!';
   

3. boolean: Represents a logical value of either true or false. For example: let isActive: boolean = true;

    let isActive: boolean = true;
    let isLoggedIn: boolean = false;
   

4. array: Represents an ordered collection of elements of a specific type. For example: let numbers: number[] = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];

    let numbers: number[] = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
    let names: string[] = ["Alice", "Bob", "Charlie"];
   

5. object: Represents a collection of key-value pairs. For example: let person: { name: string, age: number } = { name: "John", age: 25 };

    let person: { name: string, age: number } = { name: "John", age: 25 };
    let car: { brand: string, model: string, year: number } = { brand: "Toyota", model: "Camry", year: 2022 };
   

6. any: Represents a variable that can hold any type of value. Use it when the type is not known in advance or when working with dynamic data. For example: let dynamicValue: any = "Hello TypeScript!";

    let dynamicValue: any = "Hello TypeScript!";
    let dynamicArray: any[] = [1, "two", true];
   

7. null and undefined: Represents absence of a value. null is an assignment value, while undefined represents an uninitialized variable. For example: let nullValue: null = null; and let undefinedValue: undefined;

    let nullValue: null = null;
    let undefinedValue: undefined;
   

8. enum: Represents a set of named constant values. For example:

    enum Color {
      Red,
      Green,
      Blue
    }
    let selectedColor: Color = Color.Red;
   

Using TypeScript Data Types in Practice 🧑‍💻

Let's see TypeScript's data types in action with an example. Consider a scenario where we want to calculate the area of a rectangle. We can define our variables with specific data types:

let length: number = 5;
let width: number = 3;
let area: number = length * width;

In this example, we declare the variables length and width as numbers, ensuring that only numeric values can be assigned. The area variable, also of type number, holds the calculated result.

By utilizing TypeScript's data types, we can catch potential errors early on. For instance, if we mistakenly assign a string value to the length variable, TypeScript will raise an error during the compilation process.

Conclusion

Congratulations on exploring TypeScript's powerful data types! 🎉 We've learned about different data types available in TypeScript and how they provide clarity and help in writing more robust code.

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