JavaScript vs TypeScript
I think both JavaScript and TypeScript have their place depending on what you’re building.
If you want quick prototyping and don’t want to worry about strict typing, JavaScript is super flexible.
But if you’re working on larger projects where maintainability and fewer runtime errors are important, TypeScript is a game-changer. The type safety, better IntelliSense support, and scalability it provides are worth the learning curve.
Personally, I’ve shifted toward TypeScript for most professional projects because it saves me time debugging. That said, for small scripts or frontend tweaks, plain JavaScript is still the go-to.
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Hi everyone, I am considering using TypeScript instead of JavaScript in a medium-sized web project. I find TypeScript to be helpful for early error checking and easy maintenance, but I am not sure if in practice, when working with a small team (3–5 devs), the benefits outweigh the initial learning and setup costs?
Has anyone had experience using TypeScript in a real-world project? If so, what were the benefits and challenges?
royaledle
Okay, great question! JavaScript is dynamic, while TypeScript adds static typing, catching errors earlier. This improves code maintainability, especially in large projects. TypeScript also offers better IDE support. For added puzzle fun, try Block Blast when you're taking a coding break!