Hi there,

If you’ve ever looked at TypeScript code and thought, “Hey, that kinda looks like Python!”, you’re not wrong. But under the hood, these two languages couldn’t be more different.

Python was designed for simplicity and readability. It’s dynamically typed, making development easy but deployment tricky.

TypeScript, on the other hand, adds strict static typing to JavaScript, helping with large-scale applications but making setup and debugging more complex. So, which one should you use? 🤔

In this week’s video, I break it all down:

✅ The key differences in typing, syntax, and philosophy

✅ When to choose TypeScript over Python (and vice versa)

✅ Some of the strangest quirks in JavaScript’s type system (yes, I talk about true + true === 2 😆)

If you’ve ever been curious about how Python and TypeScript compare, this is the video for you!

Cheers,

Arjan

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Dale shared a great thread in our community, linking to a playlist covering topics like:

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Matt Godbolt has a knack for explaining complex low-level details in an approachable way, making this an excellent resource whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding. 🔗 Click here to join the thread and open Dale’s handy playlist.

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