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typeof Operator

Advanced~16 min

The typeof operator captures the type of a value, allowing you to reuse types without explicit definitions.

typeof Operator

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typeof Syntax: typeof value extracts the type from a value

Common Use Cases

  • Capture config types: From runtime values
  • Function types: Extract function signatures
  • Avoid duplication: Reuse existing types
Best Practice: Use typeof to avoid duplicating type definitions.

Summary

  • typeof value captures value's type
  • Works with objects and functions
  • Avoids type duplication
  • Perfect for config objects