3 ms·

I know what's TypeScript - just not getting why would you want to use it

• Alifatisk 3y ago
  In a complex codebase, it’s very helpful! It’s either TS or jsdoc. They are lifesavers sometimes. Knowing what expects what and what you should expect in return. It helps you catch those minor bugs.
  • Lapsa 3y ago
    means you never had control over your code to begin with. adding complexity on top of complexity is not an answer
    • Alifatisk 3y ago
      Well, sometimes you happen to be apart of ≈10 year old codebases with lots of people who've been working on it and is no longer there. At that scale, TS is a godsend!
• deleted 3y ago
  [deleted]
• Dylan16807 3y ago
  Want to use it as opposed to what? If you can't understand why people would want to use typescript instead of javascript then you're not trying very hard. And a lot of people are in situations where they need to use one of those.
  • Lapsa 3y ago
    why should I be tryharding to buy into something myself? just means product/marketing sucks
    • Dylan16807 3y ago
      You should be trying to understand, not trying to buy in. It's really obvious why, even if you personally get no value from types.
      • Lapsa 3y ago
        no, it is not obvious. costs way too much