TypeScript Keynote

Explore the world's first technical presentation of TypeScript, Microsoft's extension of JavaScript, delivered by Anders Hejlsberg at GOTO Aarhus 2012. Dive into this 52-minute keynote as Hejlsberg, a Technical Fellow in Microsoft's Developer Division, introduces TypeScript as a language for application-scale JavaScript development. Learn how TypeScript compiles to plain JavaScript and extends it with types, making it a superset of the language. Gain insights into the motivations behind TypeScript's creation and its potential impact on large-scale JavaScript projects. Watch high-definition code examples that demonstrate TypeScript's features and capabilities. Understand how TypeScript aims to enhance JavaScript development by providing static typing and improved tooling support. Discover the benefits of using TypeScript for building robust and maintainable applications.

TypeScript Keynote • Anders Hejlsberg • GOTO 2012