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How do 'Template Literal Types' enable string-safe pattern matching?
Updated May 4, 2026
Short answer
They allow for pattern matching and dynamic string generation at the type level.
Deep explanation
They use JS template string syntax to create new unions. This bridges the gap between dynamic string-based APIs and static safety, allowing for typed CSS properties or event names[cite: 1].
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