diff --git a/tech_docs/TypeScript_getting_started.md b/tech_docs/TypeScript_getting_started.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..01ae8f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/tech_docs/TypeScript_getting_started.md @@ -0,0 +1,182 @@ +Let me outline a strategic learning path that leverages both TypeScript's strengths and AI's capabilities. + +```typescript +// PHASE 1: TypeScript Foundations & Modern Patterns +// ----------------------------------------------- +type LearningPath = { + basics: { + // Start here + types: "Basic types, interfaces, type inference"; + functions: "Arrow functions, parameters, return types"; + generics: "Understanding reusable type patterns"; + example: () => { + interface Item { + id: string; + data: T; + createdAt: Date; + } + + // Generic function example + const createItem = (data: T): Item => ({ + id: crypto.randomUUID(), + data, + createdAt: new Date() + }); + } + }; + + modernPatterns: { + // These are harder for AI to "just write" + composition: "Prefer composition over inheritance"; + immutability: "Understanding state management"; + functionalConcepts: "Pure functions, mapping, reducing"; + example: () => { + // Composition example + interface HasLogger { + log(msg: string): void; + } + + interface HasStorage { + save(data: unknown): void; + } + + // Compose behaviors rather than inherit + class UserService implements HasLogger, HasStorage { + log(msg: string) { console.log(msg); } + save(data: unknown) { localStorage.setItem('user', JSON.stringify(data)); } + } + } + }; +} + +// PHASE 2: Project-Based Learning +// ----------------------------- +type ProjectPath = { + small: { + // Start with manageable scope + project: "Task Manager"; + focus: "State management, CRUD operations"; + stack: "React + TypeScript"; + learning: "Component design, state patterns"; + }; + + medium: { + project: "Real-time Chat"; + focus: "Data flow, async operations"; + stack: "React + TypeScript + WebSocket"; + learning: "Event handling, real-time updates"; + }; + + large: { + project: "Project Management Tool"; + focus: "Complex state, business logic"; + stack: "Full-stack TypeScript"; + learning: "System design, data modeling"; + }; +} + +// PHASE 3: AI Integration Strategy +// ----------------------------- +type AIStrategy = { + useAI: { + // Where to leverage AI + codeGeneration: "Boilerplate code, repetitive patterns"; + debugging: "Error analysis, quick fixes"; + refactoring: "Code improvement suggestions"; + }; + + focusHuman: { + // Where to focus your learning + architecture: "System design patterns"; + typeDesign: "Creating robust type systems"; + stateManagement: "Data flow and state patterns"; + }; +} +``` + +Practical Learning Sequence: + +1. Foundation Week (1-2 weeks): +```typescript +// Focus on TypeScript basics +interface User { + id: string; + name: string; + email: string; +} + +// Understanding type systems +type UserRole = 'admin' | 'user' | 'guest'; + +// Practice with functions +const processUser = (user: User, role: UserRole): void => { + // Implementation +} +``` + +2. React + TypeScript (2-3 weeks): +```typescript +// Learn component patterns +interface Props { + user: User; + onUpdate: (user: User) => void; +} + +const UserProfile: React.FC = ({ user, onUpdate }) => { + // Implementation +} +``` + +3. State Management (2-3 weeks): +```typescript +// Understanding global state +type AppState = { + user: User | null; + settings: Settings; + theme: 'light' | 'dark'; +} + +// Learning reducers +type Action = + | { type: 'SET_USER'; payload: User } + | { type: 'UPDATE_SETTINGS'; payload: Partial } +``` + +4. Project Phase (4-6 weeks): +```typescript +// Build real applications +// Start small, increment complexity +class ProjectManager { + private state: ProjectState; + + constructor() { + this.state = this.initialState(); + } + + // Add features incrementally + addFeature() { + // New functionality + } +} +``` + +Weekly Learning Goals: + +```typescript +type WeeklyPlan = { + week1: "TypeScript foundations, type systems"; + week2: "React with TypeScript, components"; + week3: "State management patterns"; + week4: "Start project 1 - Task Manager"; + week5to6: "Complete project 1, learn testing"; + week7to8: "Project 2 - Real-time features"; + week9to12: "Larger project, system design"; +} +``` + +Would you like me to: +1. Detail any specific phase more thoroughly? +2. Provide specific project starter code? +3. Explain particular patterns in more depth? + +The key is to build incrementally while understanding the "why" behind each pattern. This makes your knowledge more resilient to changes in technology and more valuable than just knowing syntax. \ No newline at end of file