[colordrops]

This sounds like an argument from 25 years ago. We are well past the false idea that compiled no-runtime languages are better for all use cases.

[rana1-31]

What is a use case for an interpreted runtime language?

[atom_arranger]

API development. People consider the performance of Node good enough, and they can use the same language for frontend and backend.

[yazaddaruvala]

To answer a more specific version of your question:

Specifically, Typescript has a larger talent pool of experts to hire from. Although, I do hope that changes for Rust over the next 5 years.

[colordrops]

Much easier and faster development and maintenance for applications that don't have strong performance or safety requirements.