Working with CLR Types in TypeScript

Working with CLR Types in TypeScript

The Common Language Runtime (CLR) is a platform for developing software applications. It allows developers to write code without worrying about the underlying hardware and operating system. CLR types are the data type definitions used to structure data in the CLR. In this article, we will discuss how to work with CLR types in TypeScript.

What Are CLR Types?

CLR types are definitions of primitive data types such as integers, characters, and strings. The CLR also supports composite types such as classes, structs, and enumerations. As well as user-defined types, such as interfaces, delegates, and generics. All of these types can be used to define objects in your application.

Using CLR Types in TypeScript

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that adds type safety to your code. To use CLR types in TypeScript, you need to import them from the .Net framework. This can be done by adding a reference to the DLL file containing the definition of your CLR type. Once imported, you can use the CLR type in TypeScript like any other type.

For example, let’s say you have a class called Point that has two int members: x and y. You can import this class into TypeScript and use it like any other type:

import { Point } from './MyNamespace';

let pt = new Point(10, 10); 
pt.x = 20;

In the above code snippet, we imported the Point type from the namespace MyNamespace and then instantiated a new instance of the Point class. We can then use the Point type like any other type.

Conclusion

CLR types are a powerful tool for developing software applications. By importing the types from the .Net framework, you can easily use them in TypeScript code to add type safety to your application. You can also use CLR types with existing JavaScript code.