Explain constraining generics with extends.
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What are generic constraints?
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A generic constraint restricts a type parameter using extends, so you can safely access guaranteed members: function longest<T extends { length: number }>(a: T, b: T). It keeps generics flexible while ensuring the type has what the function needs.
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