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# [How to Overcome Your TypeScriptoPhobia](https://vtrpldn.hashnode.dev/how-to-overcome-your-typescriptophobia?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Let's face it, TypeScript is kinda scary. Not too long ago, I used to dread the idea of having to learn and work with it every day. I'd log off after a busy day at work and have a recurring nightmare where a mob of angry engineers forced me to eithe...

Jan 31, 2022 · 9 min read · vtrpldn.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Vitor Paladini](https://hashnode.com/@vtrpldn)

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A software engineer that really likes working with user interfaces. Writes mostly JS at getcircuit.com. Loves cooking.

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[Sreekesh Iyer](https://hashnode.com/@sreekeshiyer)

[Feb 1, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-overcome-your-typescriptophobia/61f7dbb600273a7c1776da37/comment/61f8bc839539fe0cb66e64f9)

Thanks for sharing!

[Tapas Adhikary](https://hashnode.com/@atapas)

[Jan 31, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-overcome-your-typescriptophobia/61f7dbb600273a7c1776da37/comment/61f7f69e66fcfc728be1c737)

[Vitor Paladini](https://hashnode.com/@vtrpldn), You've motivated me now to pick it up. Frankly, I have used TypeScript in multiple projects but always love to be in my comfort zone of plain old JavaScript. Thanks for the fantastic write-up.

[Vitor Paladini](https://hashnode.com/@vtrpldn)

[Jan 31, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-overcome-your-typescriptophobia/61f7dbb600273a7c1776da37/comment/61f7f69e66fcfc728be1c737#reply-61f805e766fcfc728be1c96a)

Hey [Tapas Adhikary](https://hashnode.com/@atapas), thanks! I know that feeling very well 😅

The trick is to use is as much as possible. When you've got enough experience with it you'll only consider plain JS for very small projects and scripts.