How an Anti-TypeScript “JavaScript developer” like me became a TypeScript fan

Re:How an Anti-TypeScript “JavaScript developer” like me bec... by Zelphyr on Tuesday March 02, 2021 @09:47AM (#26315828)

I’d consider myself senior. I’ve been using Javascript since it was beta. I like Javascript. I don’t mind TypeScript. I mean, it’s nice and all but it doesn’t strike me as the be-all that others make it out to be. Maybe I just don’t use it for the types of project for which it was designed.

It’s like I’m a metal worker and I get along fine with a ball peen hammer. You come along and give me your claw hammer with great excitement. Sure, it can mostly do the same job, but my ball peen hammer is what I’m used to so I’m sticking with it.

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Re:How an Anti-TypeScript “JavaScript developer” like me bec... by myguysi on Tuesday March 02, 2021 @11:56AM (#26317364)

I understand the sentiment, but a better comparison would be if your tool of choice had to be shared between everyone on your team.

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Re:How an Anti-TypeScript “JavaScript developer” like me bec... by ysavir on Tuesday March 02, 2021 @12:49PM (#26318050)

Would that imply that the GP needs to reconsider their willingness to use TypeScript, or is it just a friendly reminder that there is utility in finding teams with shared values?

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