Trends #7: TypeScript is getting 10x faster!
TLDR Microsoft has rewritten the TypeScript compiler in Go, leading to significant performance improvements like 10x faster builds and 50% less memory usage. JetBrains' State of Developer Ecosystem 2024 highlights TypeScript, Rust, and Python as the fastest-growing languages. AI tools are improving productivity but may degrade code quality and critical thinking skills. The World Economic Forum forecasts that skills in AI, big data, and creative thinking will be critical by 2030.