1. Initialize a TypeScript project with `pnpm create vite@latest my-app --template vanilla-ts`.
2. Configure strict TypeScript in `tsconfig.json`.
3. Set up ESLint with `@typescript-eslint` and Prettier for consistent formatting.
4. Define types using primitive types, union types, and intersection types.
5. Implement type guards for safe type narrowing.
6. Use generics for reusable type-safe components and functions.
7. Validate data at runtime using Zod schemas.