That’s right. The new TypeScript compiler is being rewritten in Go — and it’s blazing fast.
In my latest post, I cover everything you need to know about this bold move by the TypeScript team:
- 🧠 Why Go was chosen as the new foundation
- 🚀 How they achieved 10x speed and 50% lower memory usage
- 🧵 What it means for developers, build tools & IDEs
- 🧪 How concurrency in Go unlocks massive performance gains
- 🔧 What's next: public compiler API, LSP support & plugin systems
👉 Read the full breakdown (with compiler internals + what’s coming):
🔗 How TypeScript Got Faster in 2025: A Look at the Go Port
💡 Whether you’re building large-scale apps, maintaining a TS codebase, or just obsessed with compilers — this shift could seriously improve your daily workflow.
Bonus: it’s all being done with maximum backward compatibility in mind. Smooth migration, fast builds, fewer memory crashes — what’s not to love?
