In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Typescript in a Node.js and Express project. The purpose of the tutorial is to show how to create a project with the mentioned technologies. Its purpose is not to debate whether you should add TypeScript or not.

Before going further, the prerequisites are:

• Basic knowledge in Typescript, Node.js and Express
• Having a Node version from v12 upwards, including Node 12.

1. Set up the project

The first step is to create a directory for the project and initialise it.

2. Add dependencies

Those are the Express framework and Typescript.

3. Configure TypeScript

4. Create Express server

5. Create scripts

#node.js #typescript #express