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by MaxBarraclough 2288 days ago
> long past the stage when typing errors are a thing for them

Nonsense. Static type systems help you write correct code. They're also extremely helpful for refactoring. They also help readability. Outside the JavaScript world, they also help performance. The list goes on.

No-one is too smart for type systems to be helpful.

> it does not pay off at all

You've entirely ignored that TypeScript helps reduce bugs, and helps catch them earlier.