TypeScript#

adds an additional type system layer above JavaScript, which means that any valid JavaScript code is also valid TypeScript code. In the context of Strapi development, TypeScript allows for a more type-safe codebase for your application, and provides you with a set of tools for automatic type generation and autocompletion.

Getting Started with TypeScript in Strapi#

There are 2 ways of getting started with TypeScript in Strapi:

Create a new TypeScript project in Strapi by running the following command in a terminal (additional details can be found in the CLI installation documentation):
```
yarn create strapi-app my-project --typescript
```
```
npx create-strapi-app@latest my-project --typescript
```
Add TypeScript support to an existing Strapi project using the provided conversion steps.

:::strapi What to do next?

Understand the structure of a TypeScript-based Strapi project
Learn about the configuration options options related to TypeScript
Deep dive into TypeScript-related development options and features
Read the guides for specific use cases
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