TypeScript for Beginners - String to Numeric

The video tutorial explains type casting in JavaScript, focusing on converting strings to numeric types. It begins with setting up a project in Visual Studio Code and using the prompt function to gather user input. The tutorial highlights the issue of string concatenation when adding numbers and demonstrates how to use parseInt and parseFloat to correctly convert strings to numbers. Practical examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, ensuring viewers understand how to perform type casting effectively.

How can you convert a string to a numeric type in TypeScript?

What is the difference between parseInt and parseFloat in JavaScript?