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Reputation: 15211

Can typescript be used only in a few files in React project?

Given there is a React project that uses plain javascript, is there a way to use typescript partially only to define models?

So, lets say there are a few models that map to server responses, can only those be defined in typescript while the rest of the project remains in javascript.

If its possible, how to do it?

Upvotes: 3

Views: 1286

Answers (1)

Tom Rowe
Tom Rowe

Reputation: 479

Typescript can definitely be implemented gradually into an existing JS project, and I know a few people who have gone through the process on some monoliths, it can be a really boring process but usually low risk.

I'll link you straight away to this:

https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/handbook/migrating-from-javascript.html

The key is to understand what your goal is, and how to set everything up properly to accommodate for it, as you go it's as simple as toggling a few settings to unblock/check work as you go.

As for your question about some files being JS and some being TS, typescript handles pure JS perfectly fine, so you can switch every file to TS and even if it's pure js there won't be an issue :)

Have a read and if you need any more help on some specifics feel free to comment

Upvotes: 1

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