Serverless TypeScript Plugin

The `serverless-plugin-typescript` package offers zero-configuration TypeScript support for applications built with the Serverless Framework, particularly targeting AWS Lambda functions. It automatically handles the compilation of TypeScript source files to JavaScript during standard Serverless deployment lifecycle hooks, such as `sls package`, `sls deploy`, and `sls deploy function`. The current stable version is 2.1.5, with the last update in June 2023 addressing minor bug fixes. Major version changes are less frequent, with v2.0.0 released in September 2021, indicating a slower, maintenance-oriented release cadence rather than rapid feature additions. A key differentiator is its 'zero-config' philosophy, allowing developers to integrate TypeScript without needing to set up Webpack, Babel, or other complex build tools, making it an attractive option for simpler Serverless projects. It supports modern ES2015+ features like `async/await` and works well with `sls invoke local` (including a `--watch` mode) and the popular `serverless-offline` plugin for local development and testing.