Lauren Tan

Learn how to convince your team to adopt and use TypeScript effectively.

2019

TSConf

Just Use Any - How to Win Colleagues and Influence Your Boss

Sometimes, undefined is not a function. Get a better understanding of why type systems help you write better programs.

Sometimes, undefined is not a function. As mortal programmers, we ship bugs to production everyday. Bugs slow us down, frustrate our users, and cause us to have crises of confidence. Don't go alone–type systems in technologies such as TypeScript, Flow, and GraphQL can improve your confidence and help you ship less bugs.

Lauren dives into the practical benefits you'll get from embracing types. You'll walk away with a better understanding of why type systems help you write better programs, and some functional programming tips you can use today.

2018

dotJS

Learning to Love Type Systems

Sometimes, undefined is not a function. As mortal programmers, we ship bugs to production everyday. Bugs slow us down, frustrate our users, and cause us to have crises of confidence. Don't go alone–type systems in TypeScript, Flow, and GraphQL can improve your confidence and help you ship less bugs. 

We'll start with why: a practical look at what you'll get from embracing types. Then, a gentle introduction to the ideas behind them. Finally, we'll explore the possibilities of a type system over the network.