Can anyone help me with how to set up the development environment for TypeScriptReact in VS Code?
Sure! Here are the steps to set up a development environment for TypeScript and React in VS Code:
- Install Node.js: First, you’ll need to install Node.js on your machine. You can download it from the official website at https://nodejs.org.
- Create a new React project: Open your terminal and create a new React project using the following command:
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npx create-react-app my-app --template typescript
This will create a new React project with TypeScript pre-configured.
3. Open the project in VS Code: Open VS Code and navigate to the directory where you created the project. Open the folder in VS Code by selecting “File” > “Open Folder” from the menu bar.
4. Install required dependencies: In the terminal inside VS Code, navigate to the project directory and install the required dependencies by running the following command:
npm install
- Configure TypeScript: By default, TypeScript is already configured for the project. However, you can modify the configuration in the
tsconfig.json
file in the project root directory. - Start the development server: To start the development server, run the following command in the terminal:
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npm start
This will start the server and open your app in the browser at http://localhost:3000
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That’s it! You now have a development environment set up for TypeScript and React in VS Code.