Stepping beyond using JavaScript and TypeScript as traditional web-development languages, this intriguing session aims to explore their potential to replace Bash scripts efficiently. We'll dive into the unique affordances of JavaScript/TypeScript that outstrips Bash, especially when intricate logic, data transformation, and API interactions are required.

This talk covers writing scripts in JavaScript, strategies for error handling and debugging, and the performance implications. Attendees will learn about new paradigms, how to interact with the file system, and best practices for running shell commands using JavaScript or TypeScript. Join us and unlock the limitless potential of scripting with JavaScript/TypeScript!