Hi, my name is Tom Smykowski, I'm a staff full-stack engineer. I build and scale SaaS platforms to millions of users, working end-to-end from system architecture to frontend to mobile. On this blog I share what I learn about software engineering, team dynamics, and the evolving landscape of programming languages.
What This Article Covers
In this article, we delve into the surprising announcement that Turbo 8 is dropping Typescript, exploring the initial reactions from the community and contributors. We examine the implications of this decision on the project's codebase and investigate the underlying reasons for moving away from Typescript.
Questions This Article Answers
- What led to the decision to drop Typescript from Turbo 8?
- How are contributors and users reacting to this change?
- What are the potential impacts on the Turbo project and its users?
- Why was Typescript initially used in Turbo, and what changed?
- Are there lessons to be learned for other projects considering similar shifts?
Length and Time
A thorough exploration of a controversial development decision with community insights. Approximately 7 minutes to read.