Guides

All guides in TCSS 460 use TypeScript as the implementation language. If you're coming from a Java background, start with the TypeScript Fundamentals tier and work your way through.

TypeScript Fundamentals

Core TypeScript concepts for Java developers transitioning to web development. Covers variables, types, functions, objects, arrays, and modules.

Async Programming

Understanding asynchronous programming — from general concepts like callbacks and event loops to TypeScript's Promises and async/await patterns.

Back-End Development

Building web APIs with Express, connecting to PostgreSQL, and using Prisma ORM. Includes tooling guides for Postman and Swagger, plus deployment.

Front-End Development

From HTML/CSS fundamentals through jQuery to modern React and Next.js development.