I just decided to use TypeScript for a new REST API I'm writing. I'd have liked to use Rust instead, but I felt it was still too early (and can't afford the productivity hits of using a new-ish ecosystem).
So far, TypeScript's type system isn't perfect, but it is strict enough to help me catch errors before runtime. Also, there's the (huge) added benefit of making code more readable and self-documenting.
I think I've only had one instance where I violated a type at runtime, but keeping the type system in mind as you're writing your code, you know exactly where those things can or can't happen.
I am really enjoying using Visual Studio's excellent IntelliSense and debugging features, which are on-par with any other web language I've used. Generally speaking, the typing makes hints and autocompletion far better.
Overall, I'd give the whole experience a 7 out of 10. I don't really know of a more productive way to write asynchronous code at the moment.
So far, TypeScript's type system isn't perfect, but it is strict enough to help me catch errors before runtime. Also, there's the (huge) added benefit of making code more readable and self-documenting.
I think I've only had one instance where I violated a type at runtime, but keeping the type system in mind as you're writing your code, you know exactly where those things can or can't happen.
I am really enjoying using Visual Studio's excellent IntelliSense and debugging features, which are on-par with any other web language I've used. Generally speaking, the typing makes hints and autocompletion far better.
Overall, I'd give the whole experience a 7 out of 10. I don't really know of a more productive way to write asynchronous code at the moment.