GitHub Copilot Rules for TypeScript

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Browse optimized GitHub Copilot rules specifically designed for TypeScript development. These rules help GitHub Copilot's AI understand TypeScript best practices and patterns.

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Why Use GitHub Copilot Rules for TypeScript?

TypeScript configuration significantly impacts AI code generation quality. Rules that specify strict type checking, preferred type inference patterns, and interface vs type alias preferences help generate more maintainable and type-safe code. Proper TypeScript rules also guide the AI on generic usage and utility types.

Key Benefits

Strict null checking and exhaustive type guards
Proper generic type constraints and inference
Consistent interface vs type alias usage across the codebase
Correct usage of utility types like Partial, Required, and Pick

Best Practices for TypeScript Rules

When configuring GitHub Copilot for TypeScript development, consider these recommendations:

1Define your tsconfig strictness level expectations

2Specify preference for interface vs type for object shapes

3Include rules for handling unknown vs any types

4Set guidelines for enum vs union type usage

Common TypeScript Rule Patterns

TypeScript rules often focus on strict mode compliance, proper null handling, and avoiding 'any' escape hatches. Popular configurations include Zod or Yup for runtime validation, and patterns for API type generation from OpenAPI or GraphQL schemas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should TypeScript rules ban 'any' entirely?

Most production-quality rules either ban 'any' or restrict it to specific escape hatch patterns. Using 'unknown' with proper type guards is generally preferred for handling truly dynamic data.

How do these rules handle type inference?

Good TypeScript rules balance explicit typing with inference. They typically recommend explicit return types for public APIs while allowing inference for internal implementation details.

Do TypeScript rules cover JSDoc comments?

Some rules include JSDoc patterns for projects that generate documentation or need to support JavaScript consumers. Look for 'jsdoc' or 'documentation' tags if this is important for your project.

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GitHub Copilot Rules for TypeScript

20 typescript rules available

Browse optimized GitHub Copilot rules specifically designed for TypeScript development. These rules help GitHub Copilot's AI understand TypeScript best practices and patterns.

Submit Rule All GitHub Copilot Rules

Why Use GitHub Copilot Rules for TypeScript?

Key Benefits

Strict null checking and exhaustive type guards
Proper generic type constraints and inference
Consistent interface vs type alias usage across the codebase
Correct usage of utility types like Partial, Required, and Pick

Best Practices for TypeScript Rules

When configuring GitHub Copilot for TypeScript development, consider these recommendations:

1Define your tsconfig strictness level expectations

2Specify preference for interface vs type for object shapes

3Include rules for handling unknown vs any types

4Set guidelines for enum vs union type usage

Common TypeScript Rule Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

Should TypeScript rules ban 'any' entirely?

Most production-quality rules either ban 'any' or restrict it to specific escape hatch patterns. Using 'unknown' with proper type guards is generally preferred for handling truly dynamic data.

How do these rules handle type inference?

Good TypeScript rules balance explicit typing with inference. They typically recommend explicit return types for public APIs while allowing inference for internal implementation details.

Do TypeScript rules cover JSDoc comments?

Some rules include JSDoc patterns for projects that generate documentation or need to support JavaScript consumers. Look for 'jsdoc' or 'documentation' tags if this is important for your project.