Decorators

Using automated runtime data validation decorators in TypeScript

(Thu Mar 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) A new package for TypeScript enables us to automatically check validity of runtime data, without having to explicitly call a validation library. Instead, the runtime-data-validation package lets us attach decorators describing data validity, and arranges for validation to be automatically performed on assigning a value to a property, or when calling a method.

Deep introduction to parameter decorators in TypeScript

(Tue Feb 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) Decorators allow us to add additional information to classes or methods in TypeScript, and are similar to annotations such as in Java. Parameter decorators are applied to method parameter definitions in TypeScript. With them, we can record information about parameters, including customized information, using that data in other features.

Runtime data validation in TypeScript using decorators and reflection metadata

(Tue Feb 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) TypeScript decorators allowed us to intercept calls to both accessor functions and methods. That let us spy on data passed to either type of function, or even to supply default values for any that are missing. A practical use we might have for this is automatic validation of data arriving at an accessor or method. By instrumenting these functions, a validation package can act as a gatekeeper ensuring that data in objects is always correct.

Implementing hybrid decorator functions in TypeScript

(Sun Feb 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) The documentation on TypeScript decorators describes function signatures for each decorator type. It implies that each decorator must be implemented for a specific target object type. But, with a carefully defined method signature we can construct decorators to handle decorating any object type.

Using the Reflection and Reflection Metadata APIs with TypeScript Decorators

(Sun Feb 20 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) Making full use of TypeScript decorators requires understanding the Reflection and Reflection Metadata API's. The latter lets you store data in object metadata so that decorators can work together to create complex behaviors.

Deep introduction to method decorators in TypeScript

(Thu Feb 17 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) Decorators allow us to add additional information to classes or methods in TypeScript, and are similar to annotations such as in Java. Method decorators are applied to methods defined in classes in TypeScript. With them we can record information about methods, or modify method execution.

Deep introduction to accessor decorators in TypeScript

(Tue Feb 15 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) Decorators allow us to add additional information to classes or methods in TypeScript, and are similar to annotations such as in Java. Accessor decorators are applied to accessor method definitions in TypeScript, and can observe, or modify data accessed through get/set functions. With care, they can be used for advanced features like runtime data validation.

Deep introduction to property decorators in TypeScript

(Sat Feb 12 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) Decorators allow us to add additional information to classes or methods in TypeScript, and are similar to annotations such as in Java. Property decorators are applied to property definitions in TypeScript, and can observe them.

Deep introduction to class decorators in TypeScript

(Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) Decorators allow us to add additional information to classes or methods in TypeScript, and are similar to annotations such as in Java. Class decorators are applied to class definitions in TypeScript, and can observe, modify, or replace the class definition.

Deep introduction to using and implementing TypeScript decorators

(Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)) Decorators allow us to add additional information to classes or methods in TypeScript. They're similar to annotations such as in Java. With decorators we can add a wide variety of functionality, with a very succinct notation. It is planned that decorators will become a standard part of JavaScript, making it important to learn how they work.