I used to think TypeScript was just for big teams and enterprise codebases.
You know the vibe — 50 files deep in a React monolith, arguing over types nobody fully understands, while product deadlines slip by.
But over time, I’ve come to realize that TypeScript isn’t a blocker. When used right, it’s the ultimate accelerator — especially if you’re moving fast and building products solo or with a small team.
The Early Days: JavaScript Everything
Like most builders, I started with plain JavaScript.
It was quick, flexible, and got the job done — until it didn’t.
Suddenly, I was shipping features that broke other features. Refactoring felt like defusing a bomb. And the worst part? The bugs weren’t obvious until users found them first.
TypeScript Was a Wake-Up Call
The first time I introduced TypeScript into a side project, I hated it.
The red squiggles. The interfaces. The weird as keyword. It all felt like friction I didn’t ask for.
But after forcing myself to stick with it for a week, I noticed something shift.
- Autocomplete started feeling eerily accurate
- Refactors stopped breaking things
- I wasn’t constantly console.logging everything to figure out why something was
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It wasn't slowing me down — it was freeing up mental bandwidth.
TypeScript x Speed = 🧠💥
These days, everything I ship runs through TypeScript first — including Mintly, the AI ad generation platform I co-founded.
When you're building something like Mintly — a platform that generates high-performing ads from product photos in seconds — speed is everything. Not just for users, but for us, the people building it.
TypeScript lets us ship fast, catch dumb mistakes early, and confidently scale new features without wondering if we broke something deep in the codebase.
I don’t use it because it’s trendy. I use it because I’ve tried shipping fast without it, and the cost of those bugs always caught up with me.
If You're On the Fence
If you're still hesitant about TypeScript, here’s my advice:
Start small. Don’t convert your whole app at once. Just try it on one component, one route, one function. See how it feels.
You don’t need to write perfect types — just useful ones.
And if you’re building fast and solo, know this: TypeScript isn't overkill. It's a cheat code.
If you're curious how we're building Mintly — or just want to see how AI can clone ads from brands like Gymshark using your product image — check it out.
I promise it’s typed 😅.
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