Web / Typescript interview questions
1. What is typescript?
TypeScript is an open-source programming language developed and maintained by Microsoft. It is a strict syntactical superset of JavaScript and adds optional static typing to the language. Using types is completely optional. Typescript compiles/transpiles to regular JS. Typescript can be used for ...
2. Advantages of using typescript.
TypeScript is Object-oriented . TypeScript transpiler generates compilation error during transpiling unlike the JavaScript counterpart which is an interpreted language. Developers will be able to catch errors at the early stage during development. TypeScript is optionally strongly typed aka stati...
3. Who developed typescript?
Typescript developed and maintained by Microsoft .
4. Drawbacks of typescript.
Learning curve. Lack of package manager and dependency on npm. More code to write. Required compilation. Browser cannot read typescript files. Not true static typing.
5. Inbuilt datatypes in typescript.
Data type. Explanation. number Represents both Integer as well as Floating Point numbers. string Sequence of characters. boolean Represents true and false values. void Used as function return type when it does not return anything. null Represents variable/object whose value not set. undefined Rep...
6. What are the user-defined types in typescript?
Besides built-in data types, the user can also define his own data type using classes, interfaces, arrays, Enumerations (enum) and tuple.
7. Difference between Typescript and Javascript.
Typescript. Javascript. TypesScript is known as Object oriented programming language . JavaScript is popular as a scripting language. Typescript supports Classes and interface. JavaScript creates reusable components using functions and prototype based inheritance. Optional static typing available...
8. Does typescript support abstract class?
No, typescript supports only class and interface.
9. Does JavaScript support modules like typescript?
No, JavaScript doesn't.
10. How do I install typescript in my computer?
TypeScript can be installed and managed via npm , the Node.js package manager. To install TypeScript, make sure that the npm is installed properly using the below command. npm -v To install typescript run the below command. npm install -g typescript
11. How do I compile typescript files?
Typescript files has the extension .ts . Use tsc
12. What are Modules in Typescript?
A module is used to organize code written in TypeScript. Modules are of 2 types, Internal Modules (aka namespaces) and External Modules also referred just as modules simply.
13. Explain interface in typescript.
Interface is a structure that defines the contract/syntax for classes to follow. Classes that are derived from an interface must follow the structure. An Interface can define properties, methods, and events. Interface only declare the members and deriving class define the members. interface IEmpl...
14. Does typescript support all object oriented paradigm?
Yes, typescript supports encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism and abstraction.
15. How do I compile typescript files automatically with changes to file in real-time?
Using -watch or -w compiler option, we can enable auto compilation. tsc -watch typescriptFile.ts This option executes the compiler in watch mode, watch input files, and trigger recompilation on changes.
16. What is class in typescript?
The concept of class is similar to Java, Scala or any other object oriented programming language. A Class can have constructor, member variables, properties and methods. TypeScript also allows access modifiers, private and public for member variables and functions.
17. What is namespace in Typescript?
A namespace is a way to logically group related classes or interfaces in a wrapper. Namespaces are simply named JavaScript objects in the global namespace. This makes namespaces a very simple construct to use. export namespace Shapes { export class Triangle { /* ... */ } export class Square { /* ...
18. What does the question mark (?) on a typescript variable/parameter name denote?
Question mark on a typescript variable marks it as optional . Any optional parameters must follow required parameters. function sayHello(name : string, salutation ?: string) { if (salutation) return "Hello " + saluation + "." + name; else return "Hello " + name; } The optional parameters will hav...
19. What is debouncing?
Debouncing is a programming technique that enables us to defer the execution of a potentially-complex operation rather than executing it constantly/immediately. For example, While filtering large lists based on user input, rather than filtering on every keystroke, we can use debounce functionalit...
20. What is the difference between Subject and BehaviorSubject?
A BehaviorSubject holds one value. When it is subscribed it emits the value immediately. A Subject doesn't hold value. BehaviourSubject will return the initial value or the current value on Subscription. var bSubject = new Rx.BehaviorSubject( 0 ); // 0 is the initial value bSubject.subscribe({ ne...
21. Dynamic vs Static Typing.
In dynamically typed languages, the types are associated with run-time values and not names explicitly in your code. Dynamic examples: JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP. In statically typed languages, you explicitly assign types to variables, function parameters, return values, etc. Static examples: ...
22. What is the Difference Between '!:' and '?:' in TypeScript object definitions?
The ? marks the property optional. The ! is the definite assignment assertion. It's sort of a declaration-level version of the non-null assertion operator but used on a property (can also be used on variables) rather than on an expression.
