Microsoft has released version 5.9 of its TypeScript programming language. It includes some new features, such as streamlined and updated tsconfig.json via --init flag. Under the hood, the TypeScript ...

Say goodbye to source maps and compilation delays. By treating types as whitespace, modern runtimes are unlocking a “no-build” TypeScript that keeps stack traces accurate and workflows clean.

TypeScript 7.0 became stable on July 8, 2026 — and for most of the tens of millions of professional web developers who depend on it daily, a single npm install -D typescript command now cuts build ...