Difference between `.tsx` and `.ts` Files

.tsx and .ts files are both TypeScript files, but the main difference lies in whether JSX (JavaScript XML) syntax is supported.

1. .ts Files

• Purpose: Used for writing pure TypeScript code
• Features: Supports only TypeScript syntax; JSX is not allowed
• Use Cases: Writing general logic, utility functions, type definitions, and API handling where JSX is not required

2. .tsx Files

• Purpose: Used for combining TypeScript and JSX syntax
• Features: Supports JSX syntax, mainly used in React components
• Use Cases: Creating React components and working with JSX code Note: To enable JSX, you need to configure the jsx option in tsconfig.json:

{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "jsx": "react-jsx" // Use "react" for React 17 or earlier versions
  }
}

Additional Notes

• If JSX is not needed, it is standard practice to use the .ts extension.
• .tsx files are not limited to React and can be used in other frameworks that support JSX.