TypeScript: Static Types for JavaScript - Keynote

Explore the origins, unique characteristics, and benefits of TypeScript in this keynote address from ICFP'23. Delve into the challenges and motivations behind implementing a static type system for a dynamic language like JavaScript. Learn how TypeScript differs from traditional type systems and discover its potential advantages, even for those skeptical about static typing. Gain insights from Anders Hejlsberg, Microsoft Technical Fellow and lead architect of the TypeScript project, as he shares his extensive experience in programming language design and development tools spanning over four decades.