Typescript is terrible for library developers

The article “Typescript is terrible for library developers” discusses the author’s dissatisfaction with Typescript when used by library developers. It points out several issues that they believe make Typescript a burden on library developers: lack of comprehensive documentation, difficulty in debugging, increased complexity, and cumbersome testing requirements. The author also mentions challenges in maintaining projects due to the complexity added by types, suggesting that mastery of Typescript seems like a prerequisite for contributing effectively to library projects. Despite these criticisms, the author appreciates the benefits of Typescript for end developers and acknowledges the incredible work done by the Typescript team. The main call to action in the article is a plea for better documentation, tooling, and resources specifically tailored to the needs of library developers.