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What defines TypeScript as a structural type system?
What defines TypeScript as a structural type system?
- It compares types based on their names and declarations.
- It compares types based solely on their member properties. (correct)
- It requires strict adherence to type interfaces.
- It allows for subtype relationships through heritage.
How does TypeScript differ from nominal type systems?
How does TypeScript differ from nominal type systems?
- In TypeScript, types with the same name are always compatible.
- TypeScript assigns types based on their members, not their names. (correct)
- TypeScript allows assigning types regardless of their structure.
- Nominal systems rely on the structure of types for compatibility.
What concept in TypeScript is closely related to structural typing?
What concept in TypeScript is closely related to structural typing?
- Type inference
- Strict typing enforcement
- Functional programming principles
- Duck typing (correct)
Which statement about future TypeScript versions is true?
Which statement about future TypeScript versions is true?
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What can be inferred about type compatibility in TypeScript's structural typing?
What can be inferred about type compatibility in TypeScript's structural typing?
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Study Notes
Structural Typing in TypeScript
- TypeScript operates on a Structural Type System, evaluating types based solely on their members, rather than their names.
- Contrasts with Nominal Type Systems, where two types cannot be assigned to each other even if they have identical structures.
Type Compatibility
- Only the members of a type are considered during type checks, allowing for a flexible compatibility model.
- Functions can accept objects of any type as long as they have the required structure defined by parameters.
Freshness
- The concept of freshness is vital in maintaining the representational accuracy of types in TypeScript, affecting how types are assigned and compared in the system.
Duck Typing
- Structural typing aligns with Duck Typing principles, indicating that if an object has the expected properties and methods, it can be used interchangeably regardless of its actual type.
Future Considerations
- Future versions of TypeScript may introduce support for Nominal Types, potentially expanding type-checking methods and offering more options for type definitions.
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