C# devs are having a meltdown… over Go?

by Remy van Duijkeren | Mar 19, 2025 | Shorts

C# devs are having a meltdown… over Go?

The TypeScript team is rewriting the compiler… in Go.

C# devs expected C#, but Microsoft said nope.

Now, the internet is on fire.

I get it—C# is powerful, battle-tested, and, well… Microsoft’s own baby. Yet, they still chose Go.

Sure, it stings if you’re a C# dev. But let’s be honest—was Go actually the right choice? Or is this just another classic tech outrage?

I gave Go a shot for a week—here’s why it won:

✅ Native binary support – C#'s Native AOT isn't fully there yet. A compiler needs to run everywhere, and Go delivers.

✅ Simplicity – Go is like C’s clean evolution, while C# leans towards C++ and Java. Porting TS to Go syntax is just easier.

✅ Data structures – Go treats data and logic separately, whereas C# mixes them using OOP. The TS compiler’s structures already resemble Go’s syntax, making porting much smoother.

What do you think—valid outrage or overreaction? 🔥

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