Microsoft goes nuclear on TypeScript codebase…
Microsoft is rewriting the TypeScript compiler in Google's Go language for improved performance, portability, and optimization, significantly enhancing compile times and editor performance.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Microsoft is rewriting the TypeScript compiler in Go for better optimization.
- The Go language offers 10x faster compile times compared to TypeScript.
- Go's compiled nature and automatic memory management enhance performance.
- The rewrite is a port, preserving original TypeScript code behavior.
TAKEAWAYS
- TypeScript's rewrite in Go will significantly improve performance and compile times.
- Microsoft chose Go for its portability and performance benefits over in-house languages.
- The new compiler will be released with TypeScript 7, taking months or years.
- The decision to use Go reflects Microsoft's focus on using the best tool for the job.