Overview for
typescript
Functional Programming concepts have become mainstream in JavaScript. TypeScript is often envisioned as a C# inspired extension to JavaScript. C# is heavily Object Oriented, so many developers think FP principles don't mix with TypeScript.
Written by Jorgé on Tuesday July 18, 2017
TypeScript has been around since 2012 and has gradually picked up pace, alongside with the popularity of contemporary JavaScript. TypeScript is most popular for developing developer tooling. Currently Angular, Ember, NativScript and many other popular JavaScript projects are using it.
Written by Jorgé on Sunday July 16, 2017
TypeScript is an Open Source technology, but it originates from Microsoft and the company continues to be the major driver behind this superset of JavaScript.
Written by Jorgé on Friday May 12, 2017
Visual Studio Code is a light weight code editor from Microsoft. It is a great tool for JavaScript development and specifically development with the TypeScript language being a Microsoft Open Source effort.
Written by Jorgé on Thursday November 3, 2016
The React ecosystem is huge and there are a number of technologies available. During 2016 the core supporting stack for React has stabilised to be composed of Babel for JavaScript transpilation and Redux for state management.
Written by Jorgé on Wednesday November 2, 2016
Front end development has become increasingly about configuration and setting up a development environment. Gone are the days when you fired up notepad and started working. Now you need to spend hours before you get started with producing actual code. Or do you?
Written by Jorgé on Monday March 7, 2016