Sure, trying to replicate the TS compiler in our code base would be a lot of work especially if we wanted to also get SWF output.
But I think for JS-only output there is a possible shortcut where we replace Google Closure Compiler with the TS compiler and essentially pass through the TS code. Of course, I could be wrong. -Alex On 8/7/17, 9:16 AM, "Josh Tynjala" <joshtynj...@gmail.com> wrote: >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
