Define generics in TypeScript

Module
8 Units

Intermediate

Developer

Student

Azure

Generics are code templates that you can define and reuse throughout your codebase. They provide a way to tell functions, classes, or interfaces what type you want to use when you call it.

Learning objectives

In this module, you will:

Identify use cases for generics.
Define a generic function.
Declare a generic interface.
Declare a generic class.
Implement generic constraints.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of TypeScript
Familiarity with JavaScript
Familiarity with TypeScript functions, interfaces, and classes.
Installed software:
- Git
- Visual Studio Code
- Node.js
- TypeScript

Introduction min
Introduction to generics min
Use the methods and properties of a generic type min
Exercise - Implement generics with interfaces and classes min
Implement generics with custom types and classes min
Lab - Declare a class by using a generic min
Knowledge check min
Summary min