By Ali Imran Mehedi in Web Development on 17 Mar 2025

🚀 BREAKING NEWS: TypeScript Rewritten in Go for 10x Performance Boost! 🔥

Major Update from Microsoft:

 ▸ TypeScript has undergone a revolutionary shift, now rewritten in Go, enhancing performance significantly.

Key Improvements:

 ▸ Faster Build Times: Reduction from minutes to mere seconds.

 ▸ Reduced Memory Usage: Up to a 70% decrease.

 ▸ Enhanced Editor Operations: Achieve near-instantaneous responses.

 ▸ Parallel Execution: Leverages multiple CPU cores effectively.

Impact on Development:

 ▸ Projects that used to slow down compilation now speed through, enhancing workflow and productivity dramatically.

New Features in Version 5.8:

 ▸ Introduces erasable syntax enforcement with --erasableSyntaxOnly flag.
 ▸ Supports experimental features of Node.js v22.6.0 to run TypeScript files directly—no compilation needed!

Discussion Point:

 ▸ How would a 10x speed boost in TypeScript affect your projects? Have you faced any performance bottlenecks? Share your experiences and thoughts below!

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