JSJ 288: TypeScript with Amanda Silver

Charles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Amanda SilverIn this episode, Charles is at Microsoft Connect 2017 in NYC. Charles speaks with Amanda Silver. Amanda is deemed the  TypeScript and future of JavaScript guru, and this year's speakers at Microsoft Connect with Visual Studio Live Share. Amanda shares what is new with TypeScript and how that is a kind of subscript to JavaScript. Amanda explains the big picture of TypeScript’s inception and where she believes the language will be most efficient and effective for JavaScript and TypeScript developers.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:What is new in TypeScript?Keep JavaScript and TypeScript alignedTypeScript is implemented to create larger scaled applicationsIntegration with VS Code, etc.Building better tools for JavaScript DevelopersWhen would this be taken on by usersDefaults in Visual StudioTypeScript replacing JavaScript type serviceTypeScript is written in TypeScriptChakra runtimeDiasporaThe different faces of JavaScriptOptimized JavaScript runtimeLanguages should be created with toolingA satisfying tooling experienceFoot GunsNew TokensEco-systems and metadataMulti-phaseMinimum common denominator constantly changingCollaborating on the same codeOpen Source and the impactHow to move to open sourceContributingThe next thing for TypeScriptThe future of JavaScriptAnd much more!Links:@amandaksilver Picks:AmandaVisual Studio Live ShareInstinct of learning technologyCharlesVisual Studio Live ShareAI   Special Guest: Amanda Silver. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.