For Tauri isolation - just use a js file.
#TypeScript & Isolation Layer
woven belfry
Unfortunately it's a requirement I use typescript for this project
south oracle
.... When is it ever a requirement? Typescript is just a Dev tool, no real reason to use it for isolation. It adds no value and just complicates matters. Check out Simon's YouTube video on the matter.
woven belfry
I understand if you dislike typescript. but unfortunately I have to use it for this project.
south oracle
I love typescript - I never said otherwise ...
woven belfry
I apologise for assuming you didn't like it
south oracle
I am going to make this very clear - the Tauri isolation layer is not designed or intended to be used with typescript. It's a proxy for intercepting calls to the backend. You don't need typescript for it, and it's better not to use typescript.
Please see this video for more details 🙂
https://youtu.be/6K1_LQV_Vb4
woven belfry
I've been asked to use typescript on this project
If you don't believe typescript is a good idea for me to use then that's okay
However, I'm looking for a response to the question I asked
south oracle
It has nothing to do with what I believe - I am telling you the answer to your question. There is no work around - typescript will only cause trouble in the isolation proxy.
woven belfry
Where specifically in this video are you referring to
south oracle
The whole thing, Simon discusses why typescript is not recommended, and why complicating the proxy is not a good idea.
south oracle
A single js file is not allowed? That seems overly controlling
Typescript is transpiled to js anyways ...
At the end of the day - everything is JS
woven belfry
The proxy - even if it's good practice to not overcomplicate it - is going to be complicated in this project
I've been asked to use ts to reduce the risk of things biting us in the back later on down the line
Again, it's not my decision and it's not going to affect anything
I'm just looking for a solution to the question I asked
south oracle
Sure, that's your prerogative.
You've been given your solution.
The only way to solve your issue is to 1. Not use typescript in the isolation layer
2. Learn typescript better to understand why the error is occuring
I would bet that the error is only in the IDE, as it's a linting issue with the window object not having the polyfilled Tauri APIs on it.
woven belfry
I’m trying to accomplish the second one
south oracle
I just gave you the answer 😉
woven belfry
I’ve already found a solution
south oracle
Share it here then, so others can benefit from your solution.
woven belfry
I found a solution about 20 minutes ago that worked using typescript
I’m open to suggestions on other ways to solve the problem
south oracle
The only "solutions" are to use the array syntax, which will circumvent the null checks on the window object, or configure custom linter settings.
None of those are solutions, they just ignore the issue and remove the whole purpose of using typescript.
south oracle
I’m open to suggestions on other ways to solve the problem
First I have to see how you solved it.
woven belfry
How would that change anything
south oracle
because the window is an object, typescript is complaining that it can't find a member. So, use the array syntax to circumvent the null check.
window["__TAURI_ISOLATION_HOOK__"] =
example:
That passes fine for me - no errors or issues.
woven belfry
thank you !! :)
glass river
for anyone else other than OP stumbling upon this thread and considering to add any dependencies to their isolation layer, here's the tldr on why we do not recommend this: https://tauri.app/v1/references/architecture/inter-process-communication/isolation#recommendations