TypeScript vs JavaScript - why I made the switch

After 2 years of TypeScript, I can't imagine going back to plain JavaScript. Here's why: Pros: ✅ Catches bugs at compile time, not runtime ✅ Amazing IDE autocomplete and IntelliSense ✅ Self-documenting code with type annotations ✅ Refactoring is a breeze ✅ Better team collaboration with clear interfaces Cons: ❌ Initial learning curve ❌ More setup required ❌ Can be verbose sometimes ❌ Type definitions for third-party libraries My verdict: The 20 hours I spent learning TypeScript has saved me hundreds of hours in debugging. The ROI is insane. For anyone on the fence: start small, add it to one project, and see how it feels. Change my mind! 😄