Explain the ! operator.
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What is the definite assignment assertion (!)?
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The postfix ! tells the compiler a value isn't null/undefined despite its type — el!.focus() or a class field x!: number initialized elsewhere. It silences the check, so use it only when you're certain, since it's unverified.
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