In this article, we will see the difference between JavaScript and TypeScript. These are the 2 most widely used scripting languages.
JavaScript
- JavaScript is a scripting language with first-class functions to create dynamic web pages.
- JavaScript is loosely typed. In JavaScript, only dynamic typing is supported, but not static typing.
- JavaScript is a simple language that optimizes code for compatibility, easy to read and write.
- JavaScript does not need a compilation.
- JavaScript is only a scripting language that gives functionality to the pages. There is no support for interfaces.
- JavaScript does not require annotation.
- JavaScript does not have a feature for prototyping.
- In JavaScript, errors are detected only at the run time, since it is an interpreted language.
- JavaScript is ideally used for web applications, mobile and desktop applications, and game development.
- JavaScript runs directly on the browser and supports cross-platform, cross browsers.
TypeScript
- TypeScript is a powerful object-oriented language as a superset to JavaScript, with generic and JS features to overcome the complexities of JS.
- TypeScript is strongly typed. TypeScript supports both static and dynamic typing.
- TypeScript is a powerful object-oriented language as a superset to JavaScript, with generic and JS features to overcome the complexities of JS.
- TypeScript is strongly typed. TypeScript supports both static and dynamic typing.
- TypeScript requires the need for annotation to get the full advantage of TypeScript features.
- The prototyping feature is available in TypeScript language.
- Errors are detected or highlighted in the early development stage in TypeScript.
- TypeScript is a more front-end-oriented language with rich IDE support. It is best suited for complex applications and also any JS applications as well.
- TypeScript does not run directly on the browser.
