The author initially dismissed TypeScript as unnecessary but eventually found it crucial when working on a significant project with complex codebase, user interactions, and bugs.
After reluctantly installing TypeScript, the author noticed a significant improvement in code quality, confidence in changes, and overall development speed.
The author highlights the benefits of TypeScript including safer refactors, predictable APIs, enhanced IDE support, and improved collaboration among team members.
The author's current company, InstaClip AI, heavily relies on TypeScript to manage complex processes and ensure faster development cycles with fewer errors, emphasizing its importance in scaling projects.