It's a bit strange to say "hype" to static typing, because the idea is old and pervasive, but nevertheless there is hype around static typing. For example, the

It's a bit strange to say "hype" to static typing, because the idea is old and pervasive, but nevertheless there is hype around static typing. For example, the reason why TypeScript was created is because JavaScript isn't statically typed, and many people missed this, or attributed shortcomings to this. So while "hype" might not be the best descriptor, the debate itself around typing, and how clever and self-aware data types should be is an evergreen one, with no exclusive winners.