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Why Is TypeScript So Popular? With Christian Santos
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43 minutes 32 seconds
5 years ago
Why Is TypeScript So Popular? With Christian Santos
Today we're talking about TypeScript with Christian Santos who is a software engineer at Facebook and co-author of the upcoming book Fullstack TypeScript.
In this episode we ask, "Why is TypeScript so popular?" TypeScript is, at it's core, a productivity tool that has gained exponential adoption over the last few years, but it isn't always easy to get started.
Today we'll discuss how TypeScript relates to JavaScript, What's the difference between TypeScript and Flow, and the common mistakes that beginner TypeScript developers make.
So If you're wondering...
- What tools should I use to get started with TypeScript
- Should my team be using TypeScript in our projects?
- and Is TypeScript a fad?
Then keep listening. Let's get started
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