TypeScript for Beginners - Installing TypeScript

This video tutorial explains how to install Node.js and its package manager, NPM, as a prerequisite for installing TypeScript. It provides step-by-step instructions for installing TypeScript using NPM and an alternative method using Homebrew for Mac users. The tutorial also covers troubleshooting tips for command not found errors by adjusting the PATH environment variable.

What is the first step to install TypeScript on your machine?

• Set up a virtual environment

• Download Java

• Install Python

• Download and install Node.js

Which command is used to install TypeScript globally using NPM?

• npm install -d typescript

• npm install local typescript

• npm install -g typescript

• npm install typescript

How can you verify that TypeScript has been installed successfully?

• Run 'npm list typescript'

• Open the TypeScript application

• Run the command 'tsc -v'

• Check the TypeScript folder in Program Files

What alternative method can be used to install TypeScript on a Mac?

• Using Chocolatey

• Using Homebrew

• Using Pip

• Using Yarn

What should you do if the TypeScript command is not found after installation?

• Restart your computer

• Add the TypeScript path to your environment variable

• Uninstall and reinstall TypeScript

• Reinstall Node.js