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#021 - TypeScript vs Elixir: An FP Showdown with Theo Browne

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The Importance of Inference in TypeScript and the Debate Over Explicit Return Types

The chapter discusses the significance of inference in TypeScript and the ongoing debate surrounding the use of explicit return types in functions. The speaker shares their perspective on the benefits of inference and why they believe strictly defining return types is unnecessary. They also touch upon the use of union types and potential errors that can occur with explicit return types.

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