(They don't understand TypeScript. The argument is as stale as the 0.8 release)

Oh come on, that's a bit glib. I'm experienced with typed languages, it is possible to have a credible, critical opinion about TypeScript.

I'm convinced functional style is a fad and nothing will change my mind. The style has been around for forever and there's a good reason most languages are still OOP.

We're in the phase of the hype loop where everyone assumes language designers from 15 years ago are idiots. In another few years everyone will be talking about the revival of OOP

Functional style programming is not a fad so much as a different taste. Not everyone will always have the same tastes. It's like peanut butter and chocolate: you can love only one or the other, you can also love both or know that each has different strengths for different needs (projects/desserts).

I can understand if people think it's a fad, but I would expect people who _do_ like it to also like TypeScript :)

That said, if someone thinks language designers from the past are idiots, then they also shouldn't like functional programming, as it's at least as old.

> nothing will change my mind

you seem a bit committed. is this an emotional thing?

> there's a good reason most...

is there? is this reason related to languages themselves or their use? does it necessarily imply anything specific about "functional style"?

> nothing will change my mind

This is a HUGE red flag if you're seeking employment long-term in the tech sector.