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To configure strict mode in tsconfig.json, enable the strict compiler option to activate strict null checks and other safety flags. This ensures maximum type safety by catching implicit any errors and null reference issues during compilation.

To define a TypeScript interface for a user object, declare an interface with properties like id, name, and email. This enforces type safety by ensuring objects match the expected structure, preventing runtime errors from missing or incorrectly typed data.

TypeScript generics work by allowing you to write reusable components that maintain type safety without sacrificing flexibility. When refactoring JavaScript, generics capture the types of input parameters to return accurately typed outputs, preserving type integrity across your codebase.

TypeScript 5.x supports both frontend and backend module patterns, allowing you to configure module resolution in tsconfig.json. This enables robust type-safe development across full-stack applications by accommodating various import and export strategies.

You need utility types and conditional types in TypeScript when you want to transform existing types into new variations without rewriting them. They provide advanced type system capabilities to handle complex type mappings and conditional logic for maintainable code.