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As noted in the announcement, the transition to Go is not merely a replacement, but rather a significant upgrade. Early indications showcase that the new compiler has slashed the compilation time in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) from 70 seconds to a mere 7 seconds. Such improvements could lead to substantial performance gains making the coding experience less arduous, especially for large projects prone to slowdowns.
Why Choose Go?
The decision to rewrite the TypeScript compiler in Go comes with several strategic considerations: