JavaScript, TypeScript, and the Rediscovery of Hypermedia

This chapter explores the place of JavaScript and TypeScript in web development and questions the popularity of TypeScript if JavaScript usage was limited. It also discusses the drawbacks of using JavaScript on both the client and server and reflects on the benefits of using HTMLX in web development. The chapter further delves into the concept of looking back at old technologies, highlighting the scripting language hyperscript and its surprising efficiency when written in JavaScript.