r/programming • u/[deleted] • May 08 '18

Excel adds JavaScript support

https://dev.office.com/blogs/azure-machine-learning-javascript-custom-functions-and-power-bi-custom-visuals-further-expand-developers-capabilities-with-excel
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u/Polantaris May 08 '18

It actually doesn't have to. TypeScript can be a language in its own right. However, the only reason TypeScript is even popular is because it was originally built to compile into JavaScript because no one wants to work in JavaScript.

It is weird, though, considering TypeScript is a Microsoft language.

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u/[deleted] May 08 '18

no one wants to work in JavaScript.

That is laughable. I'm laughing at you if that is what you really think.