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TypeScript vs JavaScript

The cluster centers on debates about whether TypeScript is truly JavaScript or a distinct language, its advantages like static typing and popularity, and comparisons regarding compatibility, efficiency, and future divergence.

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georgyo • Aug 15, 2022 • View on HN

All typescript is JavaScript, not all JavaScript is typescript.

paulddraper • May 24, 2023 • View on HN

TypeScript is popular and has static types. The others don't.

Jweb_Guru • Sep 28, 2020 • View on HN

TypeScript is more powerful in some ways.

typpilol • Sep 28, 2025 • View on HN

Lmao. At least it's typescript and not JavaScript!

atroxone • Sep 30, 2020 • View on HN

Why do you consider typescript and javascript different languages?

north_african • Oct 22, 2024 • View on HN

We need a language that compiles to js with strong typing not another ts!

PaulWaldman • Oct 26, 2022 • View on HN

What does it offer that Typescript doesn't?

oceanswave • May 11, 2016 • View on HN

Pssst. TypeScript is JavaScript.

XCSme • Sep 18, 2017 • View on HN

TypeScript still seems the much better choice.

horsawlarway • Aug 18, 2023 • View on HN

JS compatibility is core to Typescript's own popularity.