• easier to migrate from a typed language like c#
• Will power next gen?
• Safer by checking for common mistakes.
• Serves as documentation
• Reduces need for testing.

<aside> 💡 Type safety - using types to prevent programs from doing invalid things.

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Typescript gives error messages as you type.

Interesting, I think there is a thought that you've drank the koolaid as you come to this book. I think some of the reasons given are compelling but waiting to see more before I decide.