They are confusing weak typing with static typing. | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		natmaster on Aug 31, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Firefox 9 uses type inference to improve JavaScrip... They are confusing weak typing with static typing.

tlrobinson on Aug 31, 2011 [–]

I almost wish I hadn't learned the distinction between strong/weak and static/dynamic typing, because it drives me crazy when people use the incorrect terminology.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact