typescript-patterns

Enforce type-safe TypeScript patterns with Zod schema validation.

3|Updated Dec 30, 2025
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Skill: typescript-patterns
Source: https://github.com/guicheffer/devorch-cli/tree/main/templates/skills/code-quality/typescript-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/guicheffer/devorch-cli --skill typescript-patterns-guicheffer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to writing clean, maintainable, and type-safe TypeScript code, preventing common errors and improving developer productivity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Type Safety Standards: Enforces best practices like avoiding any, using unknown with type guards, and preferring as const over enums.
  • Schema-First Validation: Demonstrates how to use Zod for defining data schemas and inferring TypeScript types, ensuring runtime validation matches type definitions.
  • Use Case: When developing a new feature, developers can consult this Skill to ensure their TypeScript code adheres to established patterns for defining types, handling API responses, and implementing reusable components, leading to fewer bugs and faster development cycles.

Quick Start

Review the TypeScript patterns and standards to improve your code quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about typescript-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I enforce type safety in TypeScript and avoid using any?

Type safety in TypeScript is enforced by avoiding `any`, using `unknown` with type guards, and preferring `as const` over enums to ensure robust type definitions and prevent runtime errors.

What is the best way to validate API responses in TypeScript?

The best way to validate API responses in TypeScript is schema-first development with Zod, which defines data schemas and infers types, ensuring your runtime validation matches your static type definitions.

How do I use Zod for runtime validation and TypeScript type inference?

You use Zod for runtime validation by defining data schemas that automatically infer TypeScript types, establishing a schema-first development approach where runtime validation matches static type definitions.

When should I use discriminated unions and generics in TypeScript?

You should use discriminated unions and generics in TypeScript when building reusable components and handling complex data structures, as these patterns enhance code quality, maintainability, and type safety.

Does using `as const` provide better type safety than TypeScript enums?

Yes, using `as const` provides better type safety than TypeScript enums by offering more predictable type narrowing, immutable object definitions, and seamless integration with utility types.