The author encountered a TypeScript problem in handling a change event while working on a project using React and TypeScript.
When handling changes in input elements in React, it is essential to make them controlled inputs by assigning a state and updating it in a method.
TypeScript requires explicit typing for event parameters and knowledge of the element type when dealing with events to ensure code scalability and reduce errors.
Explicitly defining event types and HTML element types in TypeScript helps resolve errors and ensures better code quality and scalability.