TypeScript for F# Zealots

Explore functional programming concepts in TypeScript through the lens of an F# developer in this conference talk. Discover how functional ideas can be applied to TypeScript projects, examining both the advantages and limitations. Learn about powerful functional programming techniques and their implementation in TypeScript, comparing their effectiveness to more functionally-oriented languages like F#. Gain insights into which functional approaches are well-suited for TypeScript and which may be better left to other languages. Delve into topics such as the Elm architecture, strict mode benefits, language plugins, anonymous interface implementations, and type system intricacies. Whether you're a TypeScript enthusiast or a functional programming aficionado, acquire valuable knowledge about leveraging functional paradigms in TypeScript development.

Intro
WHAT WRATTLER DOES Next generation of data science notebooks
BUILDING WRATTLER Why we choose TypeScript
ELM ARCHITECTURE Wrattler code structure
FUNCTIONAL TYPESCRIPT Strict mode is great!
LANGUAGE PLUGINS Custom user interface, evaluation, dependencies
Anonymous interface implementations are great!
BREAKING THE TYPE SYSTEM (2/3)
Function definition using a lambda
Explicit function using a keyword