These Legendary Devs HATE TypeScript & React
- Typescript and React are beloved by developers for making app development easier and more efficient.
- However, library authors often have frustrations with using Typescript and React in their projects.
- Typescript helps in ensuring that data is in the correct shape, but defining custom types can be cumbersome and challenging.
- Library authors are responsible for providing accurate type definitions for their libraries, which can be time-consuming and complex.
- Some projects, like Svelte and Svelte Kit, have moved away from Typescript in favor of using JSDoc for type contracts.
- Library authors may have to change their code architecture to support Typescript, which can impact performance and productivity.
- Supporting server components with Typescript and React is particularly challenging for library authors.
- While Typescript benefits app developers, it places a significant burden on library authors to maintain correct type contracts.
- The work required to build and maintain libraries with Typescript is often more challenging than building applications with Typescript.
- Many developers have contributed to the success and viability of the Typescript ecosystem, and their hard work should be acknowledged and appreciated.
- Typescript Advocates, such as Colin, Tanner Lindsley, TK Doto, Alex, and Julius, have played a vital role in making Typescript viable for app development.
- It is important to thank and recognize these developers for their contributions and the improvements they have brought to the web development community.