title: Is TypeScript's purpose to be used for manipulating the DOM like JavaScript is?
body: <p>Every TypeScript example and tutorial I have found thus far is about language features, Static typing, Visual Studio, etc.  I cannot find anything to tell me how I should be using it with reference to JavaScript and the DOM.</p>
  
  <p>My understanding it you can use TypeScript for the DOM.  But, I never see anyone using it for that.  I have a set of JavaScript IIFE objects, and I want to convert them, but as these manipulate the DOM, I'm not sure what part TypeScript plays here.</p>
  
  <p>As it concerns manipulating the DOM, should I be using TypeScript for this?  Not <em>can</em> I.  Is it expected that I <em>should</em>, given I am using TypeScript in a new Web Application Project.</p>
  
  <p>I do not know this answers it, <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12694530/what-is-typescript-and-why-would-i-use-it-in-place-of-javascript">What is TypeScript and why would I use it in place of JavaScript?</a></p>
  
  <p>Edit:  I understand what TypeScript is and does.  My question is more why don't I see more people using it for the DOM?  Is it not supposed to be used that way with the DOM, even though it can be used that way?</p>