Instruction: Describe the benefits and process of using TypeScript in a Node.js application.
Context: Candidates should explain how TypeScript can enhance Node.js application development, including setup, type definitions, and leveraging TypeScript for better code quality and maintainability.
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Benefits of Integrating TypeScript into Node.js:
Firstly, TypeScript brings strong typing to JavaScript, which is inherently a dynamically typed language. This integration helps in catching errors early during the development phase, rather than at runtime. Strong typing ensures that we adhere to a contract of what the data should look like, reducing the chances of unexpected bugs and making the codebase more robust and easier to refactor....