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This is a solid interview with a highly influential figure in software development, offering historical context for modern coding.

Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott · Ep 2 Episode Official · Microsoft

Anders Hejlsberg: A craftsman of computer language

48 min Interview Hosts: Kevin Scott
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Summary

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott interviews coding hero Anders Hejlsberg about his 35-year career. Hejlsberg discusses building developer tools like Turbo Pascal and Delphi. He also shares his work at Microsoft on C# and his current role as core developer for TypeScript.

Explained simply

This episode features a chat with Anders Hejlsberg, a programmer who has helped create tools developers use for decades. He talks about languages like Turbo Pascal, Delphi, C#, and TypeScript, explaining how they make building software easier for everyone.

Why listen

This episode offers insights into the evolution of programming languages and developer tools from a seasoned craftsman. It is for developers and anyone interested in the history of software development. While not directly about current frontier AI models, Hejlsberg's work on languages like TypeScript underpins much of modern software development, including AI infrastructure.

On the mic
  • HostKevin Scott
  • GuestAnders Hejlsbergcore developer, Microsoft
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Key facts
  • Guest: Anders Hejlsberg
  • Show: Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
  • Length: 48 minutes
  • Career Length: 35 years
  • Key Contributions: Turbo Pascal, Delphi, C#, TypeScript
Show notes from Microsoft

In Episode 1, Microsoft's CTO Kevin Scott introduces us to one of his coding heroes, Anders Hejlsberg. Anders has had a 35-year career building tools that software developers love. He built Turbo Pascal, served as chief architect of Delphi, moved to Microsoft to help create C-sharp and today, spends his time as the core developer on Typescript. You may be surprised to hear how he got started in the tech industry.

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TypeScript
Anders Hejlsberg
A programming language that adds features to JavaScript, making it easier to build large applications.
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Questions people ask

Who is Anders Hejlsberg?
Anders Hejlsberg is a renowned software developer with a 35-year career. He helped create tools like Turbo Pascal, Delphi, and C#, and is currently the core developer for TypeScript.
What will listeners learn from this episode?
Listeners will hear about Hejlsberg's journey in the tech industry and his experience building developer tools that are widely used.

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