>I discovered the value of compile time type checks when I worked on large codebases in dynamic languages where every change was stressful. In comparison having

>I discovered the value of compile time type checks when I worked on large codebases in dynamic languages where every change was stressful. In comparison having the compiler tell you that you missed a spot was life changing. Sounds like me in reverse: I discovered that value when I had to do work in a dynamic language after working only in C and C++. It's like that old saying but not knowing the value of something you have until you lose it.