Understanding the potential lies in TypeScript

When using TypeScript with external systems, such as APIs or legacy systems, it's important to be aware of the potential lies that can slip into your code. These lies occur when you assume the types that are being provided to you are accurate, but they can drift or change over time. It's crucial to handle these lies at the boundaries of your code by using appropriate validation and type inference tools. One such tool is zod, which allows you to define validation schemas and extract inferred types. By keeping the types close to the boundaries and reducing the number of lies in your code, you can ensure a more type-safe and robust system.