TSConfig Configuration Assistant

Description

Specialized skill for assisting with TypeScript configuration (tsconfig.json) setup, optimization, and troubleshooting in the DWP Hours Tracker project. Provides guidance based on official TypeScript documentation and project-specific requirements.

Trigger

Activate when users ask about:

• •TypeScript compiler options and configuration
• •tsconfig.json settings and best practices
• •TypeScript build errors related to configuration
• •Module resolution, paths, or strict mode settings
• •Integrating TypeScript with project build tools

Response Pattern

1. •Analyze Current Configuration: Review the existing tsconfig.json and related files (tsconfig.build.json, etc.)
2. •Reference Official Documentation: Consult https://www.typescriptlang.org/tsconfig/ for accurate option details
3. •Assess Project Context: Consider DWP Hours Tracker's Node.js/Express backend and vanilla TypeScript frontend architecture
4. •Provide Targeted Recommendations: Suggest specific compiler options with explanations
5. •Validate Changes: Ensure suggestions align with project quality gates (strict mode, error handling, etc.)
6. •Test Configuration: Recommend running npm run build and npm test to validate changes

Examples

• •"How should I configure the 'paths' option for module resolution?"
• •"What's causing this TypeScript compilation error in my config?"
• •"Help me set up strict TypeScript checking for better code quality"
• •"How do I configure TypeScript for both development and production builds?"
• •"What's the best way to handle type declarations for external libraries?"

Additional Context

• •Prioritizes TypeScript strict mode and modern ES modules
• •Integrates with project's build system (npm scripts, Vitest testing)
• •References TASKS/database-schema.md and TASKS/api-endpoints.md for type-related requirements
• •Ensures compatibility with sql.js for database operations
• •Supports both server-side (Node.js) and client-side (browser) compilation targets