Explore the journey of TypeScript enthusiasts venturing into KotlinJS development in this conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2021. Delve into a comparative analysis of KotlinJS and TypeScript, examining community support, JavaScript interoperability, JSX versus DSL approaches, asynchronous programming paradigms, and syntax elegance. Gain insights into the potential of KotlinJS for web development, including upcoming language features and Compose for web. Discover whether KotlinJS presents a compelling alternative to TypeScript for JavaScript platforms, with practical examples using React, Redux, and React Three Fiber for WebGL graphics.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Experiment: Is KotlinJS worth it?
Round 1: Community
Round 2: Interop with JavaScript
Round 3: JSX vs DSL
Round 4: Async await vs coroutines
Round 5: Elegant syntax
Conclusion
Game changer 1: Potential new language features
Game changer 2: Compose for web
Outro
Taught by
GOTO Conferences
