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dotJS 2018 - Anders Hejlsberg - TypeScript: Static types for JavaScript
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dotJS 2018 - Anders Hejlsberg - TypeScript: Static types for JavaScript
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- Presented by Anders Hejlsberg, Technical Fellow at Microsoft
Intermediate. Assumes working knowledge.
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Programming languagesTypeScriptLanguage design and type systems
Anders Hejlsberg explores the design of TypeScript, how it differs from classic type systems, and why static typing benefits JavaScript.
Filmed at 2018.dotjs.io on November 9th in Paris. More talks on dotconferences.com/talks How do you define and implement a static type system for a dynamic language like JavaScript, and why would you even care to? Anders explores how TypeScript came to be, how it differs from classic type systems, and how it can be beneficial even if you don't like types.Why it's here
2 people recommend thisWhat people say. Recommended as a great introduction to the philosophy and design of TypeScript by its creator.