TypeScript 5.8 introduces two groundbreaking features that simplify development and open doors to exciting possibilities. In this video, we dive into the new erasable syntax flag and how it removes controversial runtime features, making TypeScript more lightweight and compatible. We’ll also explore the improved support for conditional return types and indexed access, fixing longstanding issues developers have faced. Plus, we’ll discuss what this means for TypeScript in the browser and the latest Node.js updates. Stay ahead of the curve with TypeScript 5.8 insights!
TS 5.8 Github Tracker: https://github.com/microsoft/TypeScript/issues/61023
TS Playground: https://www.typescriptlang.org/play/?erasableSyntaxOnly=true&ts=5.8.0-dev.20250126
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