A Comprehensive Review of the Adoption of TypeScript over JavaScript

Authors

Venkata Padma Kumar Vemuri

Abstract

The rapid evolution of web development languages has ignited a crucial conversation regarding the preference for TypeScript over JavaScript. TypeScript, which is created and maintained by Microsoft, has steadily gained popularity due to its static typing system and enhanced tooling capabilities in comparison to JavaScript. This report delivers a thorough exploration of the inclination towards TypeScript as opposed to JavaScript, stressing the merits of adopting TypeScript in current software engineering practices. We explore the fundamental distinctions between these languages by examining theirfeatures, error handling, tooling support, and maintainability. Detailed code examples illustrate the notable differences and real-world applications. Furthermore, we assess existing research and studies, offering insights into the increasing trend towards TypeScript in the tech industry for large-scale applications. This analysis combines various theoretical viewpoints with real-world data, serving as a significant guide for those in practice, academia, and leadership roles concerning the integration of TypeScript.

Keywords

JavaScript, TypeScript, Static Typing, Web Development, Software Engineering, Programming Languages

A Comprehensive Review of the Adoption of TypeScript over JavaScript. Venkata Padma Kumar Vemuri. 2019. IJIRCT, Volume 5, Issue 6. Pages 1-14. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2502045