This guy is nuts (TypeScript Doom)

In the latest Syntax podcast, Scott and Wes are joined by Dimitri Mitropoulos for a deep dive into the most mind-bending corners of TypeScript. The conversation explores how developers are pushing the language to its limits, including the astonishing feat of running Doom entirely within the TypeScript type system. Dimitri shares insights into building advanced tools like Typeslayer and discusses the implications of Turing-complete types.

The episode unpacks the performance boundaries of TypeScript, examining what happens when type-level programming gets extreme and how these experiments can inform the evolution of the language. The hosts and guest also speculate on the future of TypeScript, considering how these innovations might shape tooling and developer workflows.

Packed with technical curiosity and forward-looking ideas, this episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the power and potential of TypeScript’s type system and the creative ways developers are using it to break new ground.