DHH: TypeScript sucked out much of the joy I had writing JavaScript (opens in new tab)

(twitter.com)

7 pointszoba3y ago2 comments

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BulgarianIdiot3y ago· 1 in thread

TypeScript is an optional preprocessor that he's deliberately using, and then complaining about it. Typical DHH.

Indeed. Although frequently misunderstood, every valid JS program is also a valid TS program.

Everything about TS is optional and only there if you want it and it helps.

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