TypeScript 7 is here, and this one feels different.
The biggest change is not a new syntax feature. It is performance. TypeScript has been ported to a native Go-based implementation, bringing much faster builds, improved editor responsiveness, and better use of modern multi-core machines.
Some highlights:
- TypeScript 7 is reported to be around 8x to 12x faster on full builds.
- The new compiler uses native code speed and shared-memory multithreading.
- Large projects should feel much smoother in editors, especially for autocomplete, diagnostics, and “find all references”.
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--watchmode has been rebuilt for a more efficient development loop. - It is still designed to stay compatible with TypeScript 6 behavior, but some older/deprecated options now become hard errors.
For teams working on large TypeScript codebases, this could be a huge quality-of-life improvement. Faster type-checking means shorter feedback loops, less waiting in CI, and a more enjoyable local development experience.
Official announcement: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/typescript/announcing-typescript-7-0/
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