microsoft / microsoft/vscode-typescript-next

Plan to update to track TypeScript 7.0

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Description

This extension currently tracks the currently latest @next build published under TypeScript. Right now that's still TS 6.0. However the real nightlies are now on the TypeScript 7.0 (the native preview). The native preview is a larger change than the typical nightly since it's a complete re-write

Let's help users migrate over to use the native preview extension so they can use the real nighties again. Current plan (in date order):

  • Add a prompt to install the native preview extension if you have this nightly extension installed (shipped in VS Code 1.119)

  • Add the native preview extension as a dependency of this extension so current users get it installed and activated

  • Coordinate with the TS team about the future of this extension. Should we:

    • Update to track TS 7.0+ nightlies and deprecate the native preview?
    • Deprecate this extension and make the native preview extension the new nightly?

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the unchecked dependency item and confirm how the prompt shipped in VS Code 1.119 relates to the extension’s current @next setup. Then coordinate with the TypeScript team on the two listed future paths; done means the native preview dependency is added and activated for current users, or the extension’s future and deprecation path is documented and agreed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, typescript
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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