Josh Goldberg 9/23/2024

Why Typed Linting Needs TypeScript Today

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This technical article argues that TypeScript remains the only practical tool for providing the type information required for effective 'typed linting' in JavaScript/TypeScript development. It details the limitations of AST-only lint rules, the lack of viable alternatives to TypeScript for full type checking, and the performance trade-offs involved. The piece also mentions an update about TypeScript being rewritten in Go and touches on the concept of hybrid linters.

Why Typed Linting Needs TypeScript Today

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