<ul><li>Microsoft has made the decision to port the TypeScript compiler and toolset to Go, aiming for a 10x faster compile speed.</li><li>Despite positive feedback, some developers expressed disappointment that Microsoft chose Go over Rust for the port.</li><li>Ryan Cavanaugh, a lead developer of TypeScript, stated that due to portability constraints, Go was a better fit and offered competitive performance.</li><li>Anders Hejlsberg, the lead architect of TypeScript, supported the decision, highlighting Go's simplicity and suitability for the transition.</li></ul>

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