Is JSDoc Better than TypeScript?

In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott use the fact that Svelte is being converted from TypeScript to JavaScript with JSDoc to talk about the benefits of working that way, why they are doing it, and what you can do with JSDoc that TypeScript alone doesn’t let you do. Show Notes 00:10 Welcome 01:12 Roof update 02:15 TypeScript haters need not apply 03:17 What is JSDoc? 04:27 What is our history with JSDoc? 06:37 Why is Svelte moving to JSDoc? 08:11 Why is JSDoc better than TypeScript? 12:31 You can type things you can’t in TypeScript 16:37 Param, Function and returns Descriptions 21:32 Spoiler - it’s still TypeScript 33:23 SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× Get Started With TypeScript the Easy Way TypeScript without TypeScript – JSDoc superpowers TypeScript: Documentation - JSDoc Reference Dev Vlog: April 2023 - TypeScript vs JSDoc, Transitions API, Dominic Gannaway joins Svelte team Svelte repo is finally being converted from Typescript to Javascript with JSDoc If you are on a JS project and are missing the TypeScript hinting in your editor, you can still type your code with JSDoc syntax comments and VS Code will detect and use it! Sprinkle in a little JSDoc on top of your TypeScript when needed - helpful to adding descriptions to returned values, or marking things as deprecated TypeScript to JSDoc ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× Scott: Watch MerPeople | Netflix Official Site Wes: 18V ONE+ 45W HYBRID SOLDERING STATION (TOOL ONLY) | RYOBI Tools Shameless Plugs Scott: Sentry Wes: Wes Bos Tutorials Tweet us your tasty treats Scott’s Instagram LevelUpTutorials Instagram Wes’ Instagram Wes’ Twitter Wes’ Facebook Scott’s Twitter Make sure to include @SyntaxFM in your tweets Wes Bos on Bluesky Scott on Bluesky Syntax on Bluesky