What Is TypeScript? Pros and Cons of TypeScript vs. JavaScript

When we think of frontend development, the first thing that comes to mind are key terms such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—browser-standard ways to display, style, and script the page.

But if we dig a little deeper, we’re bound to come across trending buzzwords like React, Angular, or TypeScript.

Wait a minute… TypeScript? Why would anyone want or need another “script,” when there’s already a widely used and standardized solution in place?

Read on and you’ll find out. We’ll show you:

1. what TypeScript is and how it relates to JavaScript,
2. why it’s worth using and how your development teams can benefit from it,
3. how easy it is to boost your ongoing (even long-running!) projects with TypeScript.