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# [TypeScript vs JavaScript: What's the Difference?](https://davidts.hashnode.dev/typescript-vs-javascript-whats-the-difference?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

TypeScript and JavaScript are two popular programming languages used in web development. Although they share similarities, there are some key differences between them. Before diving into their differences let's first define them. What is Javascript? ...

May 4, 2023 · 2 min read · davidts.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

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[Judah Akinlawon](https://hashnode.com/@Judah2000)

[May 8, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/typescript-vs-javascript-whats-the-difference/6453c6f6ce4d85dfe3c4d76a/comment/64590058a7fbb23dbe43b16e)

👍👍👍you are good bro

[Kharlvinho](https://hashnode.com/@Kharl)

[May 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/typescript-vs-javascript-whats-the-difference/6453c6f6ce4d85dfe3c4d76a/comment/6454298cb1081208fcf313b3)

Just built different 🔥 This is great Chief Thanks 👍

[David Ajibola](https://hashnode.com/@DavidScript)

[May 5, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/typescript-vs-javascript-whats-the-difference/6453c6f6ce4d85dfe3c4d76a/comment/6454298cb1081208fcf313b3#reply-6454b64757546b122cde5d2e)

You're welcome

[Testimony Oriade](https://hashnode.com/@Deekejii)

[May 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/typescript-vs-javascript-whats-the-difference/6453c6f6ce4d85dfe3c4d76a/comment/6453d10782cc5401ae86daad)

Thank you David I found this really helpful

[David Ajibola](https://hashnode.com/@DavidScript)

[May 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/typescript-vs-javascript-whats-the-difference/6453c6f6ce4d85dfe3c4d76a/comment/6453d10782cc5401ae86daad#reply-6453f614f475a1092cbd744e)

You're welcome