Why we ditched Luau for TypeScript on Roblox

From catching "attempt to index nil" bugs before they go live, to building UI with JSX and React, Adam shares why TypeScript via Roblox-TS has become the default for every Last Level Studios project.

Episode 21

Sources:

- Roblox-TS: https://roblox-ts.com

- Luau: https://luau.org

- Luau's New Type Solver (DevForum): https://devforum.roblox.com/t/general-release-luau%E2%80%99s-new-type-solver/4084991

- Roblox-TS Packages on npm: https://www.npmjs.com/org/rbxts

Host:

- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam

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Beyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Type Safety

(03:13) Ecosystem

(04:52) UI Framework

(06:00) The Hurdles

(07:40) Verdict