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Decide between `javascript` and `typescript` #2

Closed mezzzi closed 4 years ago

mezzzi commented 4 years ago

Though this project will be done with react, there is still a choice when it comes to choosing a programming language. We can go either with javascript or typescript. Each might have its own advantage and disadvantage. Before rushing into picking one of them at random, we need to do a little research and have also a discussion as to why one of them will help execute the project much faster, better, and smoother. This issue should resolve any concerns related to the choice of programming language.

mezzzi commented 4 years ago

I personally think javascript to be the better choice. Because right now our priority is not code maintainability or readability, or intellisence for that matter. We just want to quickly implement certain features. And I believe for quick implementation the flexibility of javascript will come in very handy. I believe also the setup process will be much easier with javascript.

Let's quickly decide this and get on to setting up the project.

@henites72 let us know your thoughts on this.

Buranch commented 4 years ago

@mezzzi I prefer js as well. I fear typescript may slow us down with unnecessary tasks like preparing a model for each API response or any variable for that matter.

And since we're using React, we can alternatively enforce PropTypes which to some degree offers typescript feature of type agreement among developers at least for Props.

Buranch commented 4 years ago

My initial thought was typescript because the existing code is built on typescript. I'm not sure if that gets affected?

mezzzi commented 4 years ago

@Buranch I think we can easily convert the existing typescript code to javascript. It shouldn't be a problem.

So, I am considering this issue resolved now.