Unleash the power of modern web development and master both frontend and backend development by building a real-world application

Key Features

• Integrate AI capabilities in an application using the OpenAI API and learn AI-based features
• Build robust web applications with advanced TypeScript features like typing, generics, classes, and interfaces
• Implement user authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect your apps and user data

Book Description

This book takes you on a journey with TypeScript 5, introducing its nuances and advantages over traditional JavaScript, explaining TypeScript basics, and highlighting the syntax, typing, generics, classes, and interfaces. Expert advice will help you build your understanding of TypeScript's role in modern web applications.

You'll gain hands-on experience with the tools required to write full-stack web applications end to end, beginning with setting up the Bun environment for backend development. This book also explores server-side functionality such as authentication, routing, and database integration with PostgreSQL. The second part of the book focuses on the integration of the OpenAI API, demonstrating the use of the GPT API for different use cases. The final part covers frontend development using Svelte, guiding you through UI design, state management, and performance optimization. Each chapter has real-world examples and comparisons to other technologies, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of full-stack development.

By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to build modern web applications using TypeScript 5 and confidently tackle full-stack development challenges.

What you will learn

• Develop a chat application by implementing frontend and backend features effectively
• Build powerful backends using PostgreSQL
• Write unit tests efficiently for cleaner and more reliable apps
• Understand full-stack application architecture for better scalability and maintainability
• Create dynamic and responsive UIs with Svelte
• Use debugging, testing, and logging tools in web applications to quickly detect and minimize errors

Who this book is for

This book is for junior to mid-level software engineers with foundational knowledge of JavaScript and web development, who are enthusiastic about the most cutting-edge technologies and want to expand their understanding of building full-stack applications end to end. Familiarity with the fundamentals of frontend and backend development will help you get the most out of this book.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction to Typescript

Chapter 1: Typescript Fundamentals

Chapter 2: Typescript Deep Dive - Typing, Generics, Classes, and Interfaces

Part 2: Backend Development with Bun and Typescript

Chapter 3: Configuring a Backend Environment with Bun and Hono

Chapter 4: Building Backend Infrastructure with Bun, Hono, and Typescript

Chapter 5: Improving ReliabilityTesting and Validation

Chapter 6: Advanced Backend Development - Security, Throttling, Caching, and Logging

Part 3: Integrating PostgreSQL for Data Management

Chapter 7: PostgreSQL Basics, Storage, and Setup

Chapter 8: Interacting with PostgreSQL Using Libraries

Chapter 9: Interacting with PostgreSQL Using Prisma ORM

Part 4: Al Integration with OpenAI API

Chapter 10: Basics of Integrating External APls with Typescript and Hono

Chapter 11: Setting Up and Configuring the OpenAI API for the Backend

Part 5: Frontend Development with Svelte

Chapter 12: Introduction to Svelte for Frontend Development

Chapter 13: Setting Up the Svelte Project

Chapter 14: Svelte Chat Application Development

Chapter 15: Advanced Svelte Techniques

Review

“In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, mastering the latest technologies and integrating them seamlessly into full-stack projects is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. This book is a beacon for junior and mid-level software engineers eager to dive deep into the intricacies of modern web development using an array of cutting-edge tools including TypeScript, Bun, PostgreSQL, Svelte, and the pioneering OpenAI API.

What sets this book apart is not just its comprehensive coverage of both frontend and backend technologies but its practical, project-based approach. As someone who has seen Mykyta’s meticulous approach to both writing and coding, I am confident that this book will serve as a great resource for those looking to make advancements in their careers. Whether it’s leveraging TypeScript’s capabilities to enhance application reliability or integrating AI to create dynamic user experiences, readers will find Full-Stack Web Development with TypeScript 5 an invaluable guide to becoming well-rounded, forward-thinking developers capable of tackling challenges for real business use cases.”

Artem Korchunov, Senior Software Engineer at PillSorted

About the Author

Mykyta Chernenko has over seven years of experience in technology, mainly in full-stack development with a focus on Python and TypeScript. He has also worked with Go, Kotlin, and Dart on various projects. His technical contributions include working on the Azure integration for Nutanix's cluster discovery project and a key engineering role at Factmata, overseeing engineering and infrastructure. Currently, he holds a position as a senior consultant at KodeWorks. In addition to his technical work, Mykyta has mentored over 20 professionals, sharing his knowledge and experience. He is also the author of The Rational Software Engineer and runs a blog with the same name on Hackernoon, where he writes about his insights in the field.