Ensure API type definitions accurately reflect current implementations. When maintaining TypeScript definitions for APIs, regularly audit them against the actual source code to prevent developers from using non-existent or deprecated features.
For API type definitions:
Example:
// INCORRECT: Keeping outdated type definitions
/**
* This function no longer exists in Express 5.0+
*/
export function query(options: qs.IParseOptions): Handler;
// CORRECT: Properly documenting API changes
/**
* @deprecated Removed in Express 5.0 (2014-11-06)
* @see https://github.com/expressjs/express/blob/master/History.md#500-alpha1--2014-11-06
*/
// export function query(options: qs.IParseOptions): Handler;
Accurate type definitions prevent confusion, reduce runtime errors, and improve developer experience when working with your API.
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