trekhleb / trekhleb/javascript-algorithms

Feature Request: Add TypeScript Type Definitions

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Description

Proposal

Add TypeScript type definitions for the algorithms and data structures to enhance code quality and developer experience.

Benefits

  • Better IDE support with type hints
  • Catch potential type-related bugs at compile time
  • Improved documentation through type definitions
  • Better integration with TypeScript projects

Implementation Approach

  1. Create .d.ts files for each algorithm
  2. Add type definitions for function parameters and return values
  3. Document complex types and interfaces
  4. Add type tests to ensure type safety

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the repository's algorithm and data-structure modules to determine the scope of the proposed .d.ts files. Define the function parameter, return, complex type, and interface coverage, then add type tests whose results establish when the work is complete.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, typescript
Domain
developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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