TypeScript vs JavaScript: A Performance Showdown
When it comes to web development, JavaScript has long been the go-to language. However, TypeScript, a superset of JavaScript, has been gaining popularity. Let’s dive into a comparison of TypeScript and JavaScript, focusing on performance and other factors. Performance In terms of raw performance, TypeScript and JavaScript are on equal footing. TypeScript is a compiled language, which means it is translated into JavaScript before being run in the browser. This compilation step doesn’t inherently make TypeScript faster or slower than JavaScript. In essence, the performance of your code will depend more on how it’s written rather than whether it’s TypeScript or JavaScript. Scalability TypeScript shines when it comes to building large-scale applications. It was designed to make it easier to manage and navigate large codebases. For example, TypeScript’s static typing allows you to catch errors at compile-time, rather than runtime. This can be a lifesaver when you’re refactoring code and wan