Easy Way to Start TypeScript with ViteJS!
Learn How to Run TypeScript Locally with Vite
If you’ve been wondering how to set up TypeScript quickly and efficiently, this guide is for you! In this video, I’ll walk you through creating a lightning-fast development environment using Vite + TypeScript on your local machine.
Whether you’re building a small utility or a full-scale web app, this setup will give you:
Instant feedback with Hot Module Replacement (HMR)
Optimized builds out of the box
A clean, modern developer workflow
What You’ll Need (Prerequisites):
Node.js (v14 or higher) → check with node --version
npm, yarn, or pnpm
A code editor (I recommend VS Code)
What We’ll Cover in This Tutorial:
Create a new Vite + TypeScript project
Install all dependencies
Understand the file structure (index.html, main.ts, vite.config.ts, etc.)
Run your local dev server (npm run dev)
Start coding with TypeScript (with live reload!)
Add TypeScript to an existing Vite project (optional)
Build & deploy your app (npm run build)
By the end, you’ll have a fully working TypeScript project running locally—ready for development or production.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to enable "strict": true in your tsconfig.json for the best type safety.
Final Thoughts
Running TypeScript with Vite is one of the best developer experiences available today. It’s fast, simple, and beginner-friendly—perfect if you’re just learning TypeScript or shipping production apps.