compiling typescript file creates empty js file in vs code

Question

I have installed vs code on ubuntu 20 and wanted to compile a.ts file via tsc which created a empty js file.
node is installed, also typescript

also testing it with webstorm created a correct js file

why does this dont work in vs code?

Answer 1

your problem is very unusual and nobody can help you. You can try re-install TypeScript (npm install typescript) or you can use the online compiler on https://www.typescriptlang.org/play .

Answer 2

You probably have not saved the file. Ctrl + s your.ts file and then run the tsc command in terminal.

Answer 3

@Bhakti thanks a lot! I saved it as you suggested and now the tsc command creates a proper.js file!