In this discussion, Paweł Borkowski, founder of flat.social and glot.space, delves into TypeScript’s rich history and its journey from Microsoft to a vital tool in JavaScript development. He highlights TypeScript's static typing and the importance of ESLint in maintaining code quality. The conversation touches upon major improvements in TypeScript ESLint version 8, including typed linting, and the challenges of open source collaboration. Paweł shares insights from his experience in navigating both corporate and open-source landscapes.