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What are TypeScript enums?
What are TypeScript enums?
- A type of variable declaration
- An unpredictable behavior at runtime
- A way of expressing a set of related values (correct)
- A native feature of JavaScript
Why do enums break a rule in TypeScript?
Why do enums break a rule in TypeScript?
- They are less type-safe than regular variables
- They are not native to JavaScript
- They disappear at runtime
- They care about the names of things (correct)
What is the benefit of using const enums?
What is the benefit of using const enums?
- They are more flexible than regular enums
- They are native to JavaScript
- They disappear at runtime (correct)
- They provide type safety
What is an alternative to using enums in TypeScript?
What is an alternative to using enums in TypeScript?
Why is "as const" a better way to represent semantic keys?
Why is "as const" a better way to represent semantic keys?
What is the author's stance on using enums in TypeScript?
What is the author's stance on using enums in TypeScript?
Is there an ECMAScript proposal to bring enums into JavaScript natively?
Is there an ECMAScript proposal to bring enums into JavaScript natively?
What is the benefit of having native enums in JavaScript?
What is the benefit of having native enums in JavaScript?
What does the speaker recommend viewers do to show support for the channel?
What does the speaker recommend viewers do to show support for the channel?
What is the topic of the video the speaker recommends watching?
What is the topic of the video the speaker recommends watching?
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Study Notes
- TypeScript enums are a way of expressing a set of related values.
- Enums are not native to JavaScript and behave unpredictably at runtime.
- Enums break a rule in TypeScript by caring about the names of things.
- Const enums disappear at runtime but give the benefits of type safety.
- Using a plain old JavaScript object with the "as const" annotation is a simpler alternative to enums.
- As const allows for flexibility in object keys and is a better way to represent semantic keys.
- Enums should be avoided and flagged in PRs in favor of using as const.
- The author does not teach enums in their Total TypeScript course.
- There is an ECMAScript proposal to bring enums into JavaScript natively.
- If implemented, native enums in JavaScript would be more predictable and better documented.
- The speaker discusses the benefits of enums in TypeScript.
- Enums are well-documented in TypeScript, but not native to JavaScript.
- If enums were native to JavaScript, they would be more widely understood.
- The speaker asks viewers to hit the like button to support the channel.
- Liking a video is an actionable way to show support.
- The speaker recommends watching a video on types vs interfaces in TypeScript.
- The video discusses which one to use and whether to forget about interfaces.
- The speaker thanks viewers for joining and says goodbye.
- The video is likely related to TypeScript debates.
- The speaker will see viewers soon.
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