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What are type assertions and when should you use them?
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A type assertion (value as Type) tells the compiler to treat a value as a specific type when you know more than it does (e.g. DOM queries). They're compile-time only — no runtime conversion or check — so overuse can hide real bugs. Prefer narrowing where possible.
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