Has TypeScript Became the Villain He Was Once Supposed to Conquer?

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the controversial aspects of TypeScript's evolution in modern web development. Examine the potential drawbacks of TypeScript, including overcomplicated build chains and time spent fixing non-existent linting errors. Learn about emerging projects like Svelte and Turbo that are moving away from TypeScript, and consider whether this trend parallels Chrome's transformation. Gain insights from Paweł Borecki, an experienced Tech Lead with 17 years in software development, as he questions TypeScript's current role in frontend development and encourages critical thinking about its future. Discover perspectives on code quality, open-source advocacy, and the balance between TypeScript's benefits and potential pitfalls in this 21-minute talk from the code::dive 2023 conference.

TypeScript became the villain he was once supposed to conquer? - Paweł Borecki - code::dive 2023