Common from Tuesday, October 02, 2012 2:04:19 PM UTC says:
"Frans - Anders didn't write it, he joined the project late. The team is just a few people, compared to hundreds (thousands?) on .NET. You're giving TypeScript more gravitas than needed, perhaps because Anders is involved."
Fine if it does for you, no problem :)
The problem is people are spreading this lie about Anders Hejlsberg being creator of TypeScript instead of giving credit to real creators.
That's not true! Anders did not create TypeScript!
Scott Hanselman himself says that in a comment on his blog: hanselman.com/blog/WhyDoesTypeScri...
Common from Tuesday, October 02, 2012 2:04:19 PM UTC says:
"Frans - Anders didn't write it, he joined the project late. The team is just a few people, compared to hundreds (thousands?) on .NET. You're giving TypeScript more gravitas than needed, perhaps because Anders is involved."
UPDATE:
Here's more information on who created TypeScript:
zdnet.com/article/who-built-micros...
Ok, ceded... but the fact he's on the team seals the deal.
Fine if it does for you, no problem :)
The problem is people are spreading this lie about Anders Hejlsberg being creator of TypeScript instead of giving credit to real creators.
When I saw this announcement 7 years ago, by the man himself. I assumed he was heading up the project. I didn't know anything else at the time.