migrate-to-shoehorn

Replace 'as unknown as Type' assertions by migrating test code to shoehorn-based helpers like fromPartial, fromAny, and fromExact, which simplify tests and preserve type safety. This requires adding proper shoehorn imports to your test files.

The best way to create partial mock data for large objects is using shoehorn's fromPartial helper. It allows tests to simulate partial inputs without wiring full fixtures, minimizing setup effort while maintaining strict type safety.

Shoehorn improves type safety by replacing unsafe 'as' type assertions with dedicated helpers like fromExact and fromPartial. This ensures test fixtures covering large objects remain type-safe while intentionally allowing partial or wrong data for resilience testing.

Use fromPartial when tests only require a subset of fields for large objects, minimizing fixture setup. Use fromExact when tests need to simulate intentionally wrong data or validate exact object shapes, ensuring appropriate type safety boundaries.

Yes, you need to add proper imports for shoehorn exports like fromPartial, fromAny, and fromExact in your test files. The migration process requires installing @total-typescript/shoehorn and updating import statements to use these safer helpers.

Yes, you can use shoehorn helpers like fromAny to simulate intentionally wrong data inputs and test application resilience. This approach replaces unsafe 'as' casts while allowing tests to verify behavior against invalid or partial data scenarios.