Running TypeScript Files with ts-node

This guide explains how to run TypeScript files directly using ts-node, bypassing the need to manually compile the .ts files into .js.

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine. You can download it from Node.js official website.
• NPM (Node Package Manager), which comes with Node.js.

Steps

1. Install ts-node and TypeScript:
   Open your terminal and run the following command to install both ts-node and the TypeScript compiler globally:

   npm install -g ts-node typescript

2. Run Your TypeScript File:
   Navigate to the directory containing your .ts file and run it directly using ts-node:

   npx ts-node yourfile.ts

Replace yourfile.ts with the path to your TypeScript file.

Additional Information

• ts-node simplifies the development process by allowing you to execute TypeScript code directly without pre-compilation.
• For more complex projects, consider setting up a tsconfig.json file to customize compiler options.