Node now supports TypeScript, which will bring it more in line with the alternative runtimes Deno and Bun, which offer native TypeScript support. TypeScript allows developers to define data types, which supports early error detection and prevents runtime issues that are common in JavaScript.
“Basically, TypeScript adds additional syntax to JavaScript to support a tighter integration with your editor,” Node wrote. “[It can] Catch errors early in your editor or in your CI/CD pipeline, and write more maintainable code.”
Native TypeScript…