Typescript vs Javascript. What's the difference
Comparision between Typescripts and Javascript
Javascript is a scripting language. It has been there since 1995. It was created by Netscape Communications Corporation programmer called Brendan Eich. Intention was to use Javascript for small projects.
Typescript is a modern age Javascript development language. Microsoft created that in 2012. Actually typescript is a superset of Javascript. What does that mean is Typescript has all the Javascript features and much more.
Key Difference
- Typescript code needs to be compile while Javascript code doesn’t need to compile
- Typescript supports the feature of prototyping. Javascript doesn’t support this feature.
- Typescript uses concepts like Types, Interfaces to describe the data being used. Javascript doesn’t have that concept.
- Typescript is ideal for larger projects whereas Javascript is ideal for smaller projects.
Now let’s compare the feature of each one.
Features of Javascript
- Dynamic language. It’s fleixble and powerful.
- Strong testing workflow
- Smaller learning curve.
- It’s use for both client side and server
Features of Typescript
- Easy to maintain
- Improve developers productivity.
- Optional static type annotation / Static typing
- Additional features for functions
- Support ES6
- Supports interfaces, sub-interfaces, classes & sub-classes
Which one is better ?
It depends on the situation. If an experienced developer working on a smaller project Javascript is ideal. But if you have knowledge and expertise development team, then Typescript is more suitable.
