Why was open-sourcing TypeScript so important?

Amanda Silver explains why open-sourcing TypeScript was an important decision, emphasizing how working in the open enabled TypeScript to evolve with the broader JavaScript community.

Overview

• Open-sourcing TypeScript enabled deeper collaboration with the community.
• The project could evolve in step with major frameworks and ecosystems, including:
  • Angular
  • React
  • Vue
• The TypeScript source is available on GitHub: https://github.com/microsoft/TypeScript