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The compiled 'mess' that is shipped in the runtime is mostly due to SystemJS, not TypeScript - it doesn't handle modules, and compiles to very clean code if you

The compiled 'mess' that is shipped in the runtime is mostly due to SystemJS, not TypeScript - it doesn't handle modules, and compiles to very clean code if you target a recent ES version. I'm confused as to how dropping TS will help with the code emitted for modules.

wereHamster 6y ago
Is SystemJS still a thing? What's their point now that browsers support ESM natively?
- untog 6y ago
  Deno != browser
  - wereHamster 6y ago
    I know that. What eludes me is what advantages SystemJS brings over ESM, for browser runtimes and server runtimes (node, deno)…
    - untog 6y ago
      IIRC SystemJS can be used without any transpilation at runtime. ESM cannot (unless natively supported of course, like it is in browsers)
  - TheDesolate0 6y ago
    Javascript just needs to die like flash.