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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2022 · 1H 11M

To TypeScript or Not to TypeScript - JSJ 538

from JavaScript Jabber · host Charles M Wood

Today we talk with Matt Pocock, who comes from Oxfordshire, England.  As a big fan of TypeScript and maintainer of the Xstate library, we discuss the benefits and downsides of TypeScript.  As the discussion gets a bit heated, we debate the true value of TypeScript, and where it holds value to the programming community. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksAdvanced TypeScript - Become a TS WizardTypeScript Error TranslatorPodcast Hosting and Analytics - Welcome to Fireside!Transistor - podcast hosting for creatives, brands, professionalsStately - Visualize your application logicMatt Pocock - YouTubeTwitter: @mattpocockukPicksAJ- dotGo 2015 - Rob Pike - Simplicity is ComplicatedAJ- GothamGo 2018 - Things in Go I Never Use by Mat RyerAJ- GopherCon 2019: Mat Ryer - How I Write HTTP Web Services after Eight YearsAJ- Plain Text - Dylan Beattie - NDC Oslo 2021AJ - coolaj86 on TwitchCharles- Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game - Dark CityCharles - Conferences | Top End Devs Charles - Sponsors | Top End Devs Charles- Trusted CDN Provider | Faster Content Delivery | CacheFlyCharles - Podcasts | Top End Devs Matt- The Crew: The Quest for Planet NineMatt - Race for the GalaxySteve - Dad JokesSupport 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.

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Today we talk with Matt Pocock, who comes from Oxfordshire, England.  As a big fan of TypeScript and maintainer of the Xstate library, we discuss the benefits and downsides of TypeScript.  As the discussion gets a bit heated, we debate the true value of TypeScript, and where it holds value to the programming community. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksAdvanced TypeScript - Become a TS WizardTypeScript Error TranslatorPodcast Hosting and Analytics - Welcome to Fireside!Transistor - podcast hosting for creatives, brands, professionalsStately - Visualize your application logicMatt Pocock - YouTubeTwitter: @mattpocockukPicksAJ- dotGo 2015 - Rob Pike - Simplicity is ComplicatedAJ- GothamGo 2018 - Things in Go I Never Use by Mat RyerAJ- GopherCon 2019: Mat Ryer - How I Write HTTP Web Services after Eight YearsAJ- Plain Text - Dylan Beattie - NDC Oslo 2021AJ - coolaj86 on TwitchCharles- Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game - Dark CityCharles - Conferences | Top End Devs Charles - Sponsors | Top End Devs Charles- Trusted CDN Provider | Faster Content Delivery | CacheFlyCharles - Podcasts | Top End Devs Matt- The Crew: The Quest for Planet NineMatt - Race for the GalaxySteve - Dad JokesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: <a...

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