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TypeScript
Extension (a “superset”) of the JavaScript language. It differentiates itself from competitors like CoffeeScript and Dart in that plain JavaScript code can be intermixed with TypeScript. Primarily provides optional static typing, classes and interfaces.
| First released | 2012 |
| Developed by | Anders Hejlsberg |
| Latest stable version | 4.6.3 |
| Open-source | Yes |
| Used by | Accenture, Avanade, So.cl |
Interesting facts
TypeScript may be used to develop JavaScript applications for both client-side or server-side (Node.js) execution.
