TypeScript vs JavaScript – should I start with TS? 296 viewsMarch 24, 2026TypeScript JavaScript Programming Beginner 0 Student Tom March 24, 2026 0 Comments Totally new to programming. Everyone says learn JavaScript first but seeing lots of people recommend TypeScript now. Is TypeScript too hard for complete beginner? Or should I just start with it since its the future? 9 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 1 2 Next » 0 Jane Liu Posted March 24, 2026 0 Comments Learn JS basics (1-2 weeks), then move to TS. Understanding why TS exists makes it easier. Start with strict: false in tsconfig, tighten later. 0 Mike Johnson Posted March 24, 2026 0 Comments Start with TypeScript. Yes it adds a learning curve but it catches bugs before runtime. For a beginner, thats HUGE. You will make fewer mistakes! 0 Jane Liu Posted March 24, 2026 0 Comments Learn JS basics (1-2 weeks), then move to TS. Understanding why TS exists makes it easier. Start with strict: false in tsconfig, tighten later. 0 Mike Johnson Posted March 24, 2026 0 Comments Start with TypeScript. Yes it adds a learning curve but it catches bugs before runtime. For a beginner, thats HUGE. You will make fewer mistakes! 0 Jane Liu Posted March 24, 2026 0 Comments Learn JS basics (1-2 weeks), then move to TS. Understanding why TS exists makes it easier. Start with strict: false in tsconfig, tighten later. VS Code helps a lot! 1 2 Next » Login Archives March 2026 September 2024 Categories Uncategorized