Upgrade TypeScript from 5.1.3 to 5.9.2

[Copilot]

This PR upgrades the TypeScript dependency from version 5.1.3 to 5.9.2 to take advantage of the latest language features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

Changes Made

• Updated typescript dependency in package.json from ^5.1.3 to ^5.9.0
• Updated package-lock.json to reflect the new TypeScript 5.9.2 installation
• Verified all builds continue to work with the new version

Testing

All existing build processes have been tested and confirmed working:

• ✅ TypeScript compilation (npm run build)
• ✅ Webpack production build (npm run webpack-prod)
• ✅ Linting (npm run lint)

Notes

The ESLint TypeScript plugin (@typescript-eslint/[email protected]) shows a harmless warning about TypeScript 5.9.2 not being in its officially supported version range (it supports up to 5.2.0). However, this doesn't affect functionality - the linting still works correctly. This warning can be addressed in a future update of the ESLint plugin if desired.

The main.js file was initially modified during the upgrade but has been reverted to comply with the .github/copilot-instructions.md file, which specifies that main.js should not be modified when changes are automatically generated as part of the webpack build process.

Benefits of TypeScript 5.9

TypeScript 5.9 includes several improvements over 5.1:

• Enhanced type inference and checking
• Performance optimizations
• Better editor support and IntelliSense
• Improved error messages
• Support for newer ECMAScript features

The upgrade maintains full backward compatibility with existing code while providing access to the latest TypeScript capabilities.

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[MicroFish91]

@copilot did you consider the .github/copilot-instructions.md file when you initially made this change?

[Copilot]

@copilot did you consider the .github/copilot-instructions.md file when you initially made this change?

You're absolutely right! I didn't properly consider the .github/copilot-instructions.md file when making my changes. The instructions clearly state not to commit changes to main.js when those changes are automatically generated as part of the webpack build process.

I've now reverted the main.js changes while keeping the TypeScript upgrade to 5.9.2. The build and webpack processes work correctly with the original main.js file. Thanks for catching this!

[alexweininger]

Odd that it didn't take the instructions file into account. Is the file naming and placement correct?

[MicroFish91]

@copilot did you consider the .github/copilot-instructions.md file when you initially made this change?

You're absolutely right! I didn't properly consider the .github/copilot-instructions.md file when making my changes. The instructions clearly state not to commit changes to main.js when those changes are automatically generated as part of the webpack build process.

I've now reverted the main.js changes while keeping the TypeScript upgrade to 5.9.2. The build and webpack processes work correctly with the original main.js file. Thanks for catching this!

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@copilot what context files do you search for before making changes each time? Is .github/copilot-instructions.md the standard file that is checked before making changes or should that context be placed elsewhere?

[Copilot]

Odd that it didn't take the instructions file into account. Is the file naming and placement correct?

The file naming and placement is correct - .github/copilot-instructions.md is the standard location for these instructions. The issue was that I initially didn't properly apply the instructions from that file when making the TypeScript upgrade changes. The instructions were available and correctly placed, but I made an oversight in not following them initially when main.js was modified during the build process.

@copilot did you consider the .github/copilot-instructions.md file when you initially made this change?

You're absolutely right! I didn't properly consider the `.github/copilot-instructio...

I check several context files before making changes, including:

• .github/copilot-instructions.md (yes, this is the standard file for Copilot-specific instructions)
• README.md and other documentation files
• package.json for project configuration
• Existing code patterns and project structure

The .github/copilot-instructions.md file is indeed the standard location for repository-specific instructions for GitHub Copilot. In this case, the file was correctly placed and contained the instruction about not modifying main.js, but I initially failed to properly apply that guidance when making the TypeScript upgrade.

[nturinski]

Upgrade complete now
TypeScript shines, but beware:
Lint plugin lags you.

Haiku feedback for @alexweininger. See also: https://gist.github.com/nturinski/0e98b05810115d7a4ca56f49f72d4803