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Native BigInts in JavaScript - A Case Study in TC39

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Explore the evolution of JavaScript's numeric capabilities in this JSConf EU 2018 conference talk by Daniel Ehrenberg. Dive into the limitations of the 64-bit binary float as JavaScript's sole numeric type and discover how the TC39 committee is addressing this issue. Learn about the collaborative effort between JavaScript developers, engine implementers, and specification experts to introduce BigInt, a native, unlimited-size integer type. Gain insights into the process of changing fundamental aspects of a programming language through cooperation and consensus. Understand the implications of BigInt for JavaScript's future and how it will enhance the language's ability to handle large numbers with precision.

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Native BigInts in JavaScript: A Case Study in TC39 - Daniel Ehrenberg - JSConf EU 2018

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