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Parse, Don't Validate: TypeScript Devs Get a Practical Guide
A new blog post argues that TypeScript developers should parse data at boundaries rather than validate it internally, using branded types and discriminated unions. The approach reduces runtime errors by ensuring data conforms to expected shapes early. The post provides concrete TypeScript examples for implementing this pattern.
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The advice is sound but not new; the value is in the TypeScript-specific implementation details for developers already familiar with the concept.
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