HOW TO HIRE A TYPESCRIPT DEV

Deep type system knowledge (structural subtyping, conditional types, mapped types), fluent use of Generics, understanding of Utility types (Partial, Pick, Omit, Record, etc.), type narrowing/guards (typeof, instanceof, in, user-defined type guards), strict mode discipline, and mastery of tsconfig settings are critical.

Developers who sprinkle `any` everywhere abandon the benefits of type safety. Lacking Generics knowledge, ignoring strict mode, or failing to understand the distinction between type and interface leads to struggles writing scalable, maintainable code.

1. Portfolio review: Check type usage, Generics adoption, and strict mode enforcement in real codebases. 2. Technical interview: Deep dive into complex type inference, type guard design, and tsconfig rationale. 3. Practical assignment: Assign a small task involving API response typing and validation, evaluating type safety and error handling. 4. Culture fit: Verify remote work experience, async communication skills, and self-direction.

A great TypeScript developer treats the type system as a design language, not just a checker, boosting team productivity and code reliability. Beyond technical skills, awareness of type readability and documentation value matters. If hiring is difficult, starting with a flexible fractional contract is pragmatic.

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