[cutler]

JS and Python are not statically typed, or PHP for that matter, but it hasn't stopped JS and Python topping the popularity list year on year nor did PHP stop Facebook from world domination.

[riku_iki]

I think in all cases it was realized that static types are adding significant benefits, so they were added to python, typescript and hack have been developed.

[cutler]

JS and Python have gradual, not static typing. Same for PHP 8 but Hack is a different language.

[riku_iki]

> JS and Python have gradual, not static typing.

that's because of all legacy dynamicaly typed codebases

[kazinator]

For values of "legacy" referring to "new code written this afternoon, and tomorrow morning".