I've considered the idea of extending the TypeScript compiler to understand MXML, and <fx:Script> elements would contain TypeScript instead of ActionScript. Creating a new compiler for TypeScript would be a massive effort (even considering the similarities between ActionScript and TypeScript), so it would be better to piggyback on Microsoft's work, in my opinion. Especially since it would be a never-ending game of catch up as TypeScript continues to evolve.
- Josh On Mon, Aug 7, 2017 at 8:11 AM, Harbs <harbs.li...@gmail.com> wrote: > I was thinking about how we could increase adoption of FlexJS and I had a > thought: > > How crazy would it be to make Falcon understand TypeScript? > > TypeScript is currently very popular for many of the reasons that we like > ActionScript. The difference is that ActionScript is not the current fad. > There are also many js libraries written in TypeScript. > > If FalconJX would be able to compile .as files alongside .ts files, > TypeScript code could become first-class citizens in the FlexJS ecosystem. > That would accomplish two things: > > 1. TypeScript code could be used as-is in a project. > 2. It would make FlexJS an option for many TypeScript developers and give > FlexJS a shot at vastly increased adoption. > > Thoughts? > Harbs
