A few days ago, David Heinemeier Hansson announced that Turbo 8 is dropping TypeScript . I'm okay with that because I don't even know what Turbo 8 is. However, over the past few years, some frontend programmers have tried to sell me the idea that "TypeScript is useless, just use tests". I think people with such opinions either don't care about code quality or simply don't know what TypeScript is. Here, I will explain why you should use TypeScript.
  • Bipta
    14•10 months ago

    This is the core thesis of the article:

    It’s true that sometimes you have to write non-trivial types to convince the compiler that your data is correct.

    That’s okay. Creating maintainable code with high quality often requires putting in the hard work.

    There’s no real substantiation of the claim; just the claim itself.

    Yes TypeScript is onerous but that’s just alright.

    Maybe it’s true but it’s a weak argument.

    • Amju Wolf
      5•10 months ago

      100% agree. Typescript is just a bandaid on top of a broken language. Sure it’s better than bleeding, but it’d be preferable not to get injured in the first place.

      And you can still apply the bandaid wrong.