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JS and Python are not statically typed, or PHP for that matter, but it hasn't stopped JS and Python topping the popularity list year on year nor did PHP stop Fa

by cutler 3y ago

JS and Python are not statically typed, or PHP for that matter, but it hasn't stopped JS and Python topping the popularity list year on year nor did PHP stop Facebook from world domination.

riku_iki 3y ago
I think in all cases it was realized that static types are adding significant benefits, so they were added to python, typescript and hack have been developed.
- cutler 3y ago
  JS and Python have gradual, not static typing. Same for PHP 8 but Hack is a different language.
  - riku_iki 3y ago
    > JS and Python have gradual, not static typing. that's because of all legacy dynamicaly typed codebases
    - kazinator 3y ago
      For values of "legacy" referring to "new code written this afternoon, and tomorrow morning".
- deleted 3y ago
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