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The Groundbreaking Shift in TypeScript: Microsoft's Surprising Choice to Rewrite the Compiler in Go

On March 11, 2025, Microsoft dropped a surprise announcement that has sent shockwaves through the programming community. They revealed that the widely-adopted TypeScript programming language, essential for modern web development, will undergo a complete reprogramming. What makes this shift particularly intriguing is the choice of programming language for the rewrite: Go, developed by Google, Microsoft's long-time rival.