Question

I’m having an error while compiling the following code located in a typescript file:

parent.$(mySelector)

Here I’m having an error on the $ sign who is unknown for the typescript compiler. Jquery is referenced through the definition file. What could I do to still be able to use this method of writing my code?

The proper error I’m having is the following:

The property '$' does not exist on value of type 'Window'

Answer 1

You need to define $ variable for Window object, since JQuery definition file doesn’t do that:

interface JQueryWindow extends Window {
    $: JQueryStatic;
}

and whenerver you use Window object cast it to JQueryWindow

(<JQueryWindow>parent).$(selector);