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I recently evaluated using Typescript's compiler or Babel + TS plugin, and decided to use Babel. The main reason was keeping access to the Babel plugin ecosystem without needing to do tsc -> babel -> output, which would be a drag in development.

It seems to be more common now to see library-specific Babel plugins that optimize performance or improve developer ux. These plugins are usually optional, but I use them to enhance css-in-js and i18n performance/development.

With good editor support and ts-lint, the dev experience is solid and as-expected. Setting up an explicit tsc command as a pre-commit hook or CI task should provide that extra bit of confidence.

For myself, not being a TS purist, it feels like a good option.