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TS Type-Safe APIs
Building Type-Safe APIs
TypeScript type-safe APIs use interfaces for request/response validation.
Introduction to Type-Safe APIs in TypeScript
In TypeScript, the concept of type-safe APIs revolves around ensuring the integrity and correctness of data exchanged between different parts of an application or between client and server. By using TypeScript interfaces, developers can define the expected structure of requests and responses, reducing runtime errors and improving code maintainability.
Defining Interfaces for Requests and Responses
Interfaces in TypeScript allow you to define the shape of objects. When working with APIs, these interfaces can be used to specify what the expected request and response objects should look like. This ensures that any function handling these objects will have clear expectations of the data it processes.
Implementing Type-Safe API Functions
Once the interfaces are defined, they can be utilized in functions that handle API requests and responses. This helps in automatically ensuring that the data conforms to the expected structure.
Validating Data with TypeScript
TypeScript can perform compile-time checks to ensure that the data being passed matches the defined interfaces. However, since TypeScript types are erased during compilation, additional runtime validation might be required for data coming from external sources.
Benefits of Type-Safe APIs
Using type-safe APIs in TypeScript has several benefits:
- Reduced Runtime Errors: By catching type mismatches during development, you can avoid many runtime errors.
- Improved Code Readability: Interfaces serve as clear documentation of what data structures are expected.
- Enhanced Maintainability: Changes to data structures can be managed more easily, as TypeScript will highlight all affected areas.
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