ECMAScript 2015 vs TypeScript

Developers should learn ES6 because it is now the baseline for modern JavaScript development, with most browsers and Node meets typescript is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

ECMAScript 2015

Nice Pick

Developers should learn ES6 because it is now the baseline for modern JavaScript development, with most browsers and Node

Pros

• js supporting its features, enabling cleaner and more efficient code
• Related to: javascript, typescript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

TypeScript

TypeScript is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

• Widely used in the industry
• Related to: react, angular

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use ECMAScript 2015 if: You want js supporting its features, enabling cleaner and more efficient code and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use TypeScript if: You prioritize widely used in the industry over what ECMAScript 2015 offers.

The Bottom Line

ECMAScript 2015 wins

Developers should learn ES6 because it is now the baseline for modern JavaScript development, with most browsers and Node