TypeScript: An Open-Source Programming Language with Options for Robust Development and Large-Scale Applications
Shreyansh Kushwah, Chanchal Bansal, Shreyansh Rathore, Vandana Kate, Divyanshi Bargal, Divesh Vishwakarma · 2024
JavaScript is widely used for web and application development but is criticized for its dynamic nature. TypeScript, an open-source language developed by Microsoft, addresses theseconcerns by introducing optional static typing. Released in 2012, TypeScript is a syntactical superset of JavaScript, offering features to enhance code quality and support large-scale applications. However, despite its benefits, the adoption of TypeScript is not without challenges. From a research perspective, further investigation is needed to understand the impact of TypeScript on software development practices, its integration with existing JavaScript codebases, and its effectiveness in improving overall software quality and developer productivity. Such research can provide valuable insights into the evolution of programming languages and their adaptation to changing technologies and industry demands.