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Web development languages are like fashion trends, always changing and constantly battling for supremacy. The new hotshot in town is TypeScript, leaving poor old JavaScript feeling outdated and out of style. In this article, I’ll be taking a closer look at both languages and giving you the rundown on their unique features, as well as the pros and cons of each. Think of it like a fashion face-off, where we pit TypeScript and JavaScript against each other in a heated runway competition. Which language will be crowned the runway queen? Let’s find out!
JavaScript and TypeScript are like a classic duo - like Batman and Robin, Bert and Ernie, or peanut butter and jelly. JavaScript has been the go-to language for building flashy, interactive web applications for what seems like eons, while TypeScript has been lurking in the shadows, waiting for its time to shine. But don’t let TypeScript’s lack of fame fool you - it’s a superset of JavaScript that packs a serious punch. With static typing and other features that make the language more resilient and adaptable, TypeScript has quickly become the new cool kid on the block. It’s like JavaScript’s sophisticated cousin that went to a top university and came back with a Ph.D. in computer science. And since TypeScript is a subset of JavaScript, it’s like having Batman and Robin working together to fight crime - Robin might be the newer…
