TypeScript (TS) is an open-source programming language developed by Microsoft, built on top of JavaScript but enhanced with static typing and modern features. With TypeScript, developers can write more maintainable, scalable, and error-resistant codeβideal for large-scale applications.
π‘ TypeScript = JavaScript + Static Types + Powerful Tools for Large Projects.
Development History
π 2012 β Microsoft introduced TypeScript as a way to scale JavaScript for enterprise-level applications.
π 2014 β TypeScript 1.0 was officially released at Build Conference.
π 2016 β TypeScript 2.0 launched with strict null checking and improved safety.
π 2020 β TypeScript ranked among the most popular programming languages in Stack Overflow surveys.
π Today β TypeScript powers major frameworks like Angular, React, Vue, and Next.js, and has become a standard in enterprise development.
Key Features
- π Static Typing β catch errors at compile time, not runtime.
- π¦ 100% Compatible with JavaScript β all JS code works in TS.
- π Powerful IDE Support β autocompletion, refactoring, smart hints.
- ποΈ Scalable for large projects β structured and maintainable code.
- π Compiled to JavaScript β runs anywhere JS runs.
Why Choose TypeScript?
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Fewer bugs thanks to static types.
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Best-in-class IDE support (VS Code, WebStorm, etc.).
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Adopted by tech giants (Microsoft, Google, Airbnb, and more).
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Natural upgrade from JavaScript β easy to learn for JS developers.
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