What is TypeScript?
TypeScript is a strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript. Developed by Microsoft, it adds optional static typing, classes, and interfaces while compiling down to plain JavaScript.
Why We Use TypeScript
TypeScript improves JavaScript development significantly:
- Type Safety: Catch errors at compile time, not runtime
- Better Tooling: IntelliSense, refactoring, and navigation
- Self-Documenting: Types serve as inline documentation
- Gradual Adoption: Add types incrementally to existing JavaScript
- Modern Features: Latest ECMAScript features with backward compatibility
Our TypeScript Expertise
We leverage TypeScript across the stack:
- Backend Services: NestJS, Express, and Fastify with full type safety
- React Applications: Typed components, hooks, and state management
- API Contracts: Shared types between frontend and backend
- Library Development: Well-typed packages for internal use
- Migrations: Converting JavaScript codebases to TypeScript
When to Choose TypeScript
TypeScript excels for:
- Large codebases with multiple contributors
- Projects requiring long-term maintainability
- Teams wanting better IDE support and refactoring
- APIs with complex data structures
- Any JavaScript project that would benefit from types
