Stop Using Any in TypeScript, It's a Red Flag

Stop using 𝗮𝗻𝘆 in TypeScript 🚀 The whole point of TypeScript is to bring type safety to JavaScript. So when I still see any in codebases, PRs, or interviews — it’s usually a 🔴 red flag. Yes, TypeScript provides 𝗮𝗻𝘆 for edge cases. But let’s be honest… most of the time, it’s used to silence the compiler instead of fixing the problem. (PS: Hey compiler, shut the hell up and ignore my mistake 😅) And when you do that, you’re essentially opting out of everything TypeScript is trying to help you with. You’re not “𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙮𝙥𝙚𝙎𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙩” anymore — you’re just writing JavaScript with extra steps 😅 Instead, try: → unknown when the type isn’t clear yet → proper interfaces or generics → narrowing with type guards TypeScript is at its best when you let it guide you — not when you bypass it. Use any as a last resort, not a default. If you found this resourceful, please follow Aslam Mohammed and feel free to share your thoughts 👇 #JavaScript #TypeScript #WebDevelopment #Frontend #InterviewQuestions #TypeScriptInterviewQuestions #JuniorDeveloper

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