When defining API interfaces in TypeScript, ensure that method signatures accurately reflect the actual behavior and requirements of the implementation. Pay special attention to:
When defining API interfaces in TypeScript, ensure that method signatures accurately reflect the actual behavior and requirements of the implementation. Pay special attention to:
Parameter optionality: Consider carefully whether parameters should be optional (param?:
) or required based on their usage patterns. If a callback is expected to be called in most use cases, it might be better to make it required to guide developers toward correct usage.
Promise return types: Methods that return promises must specify the correct type of the resolved value. Never use Promise<void>
when the promise actually resolves to a useful value.
Example of correcting return type:
// Incorrect
getSignedUrlPromise(operation: string, params: any): Promise<void>;
// Correct
getSignedUrlPromise(operation: string, params: any): Promise<string>;
Example of parameter optionality consideration:
// With optional callback - allows but doesn't enforce callback usage
on(event: "validate", listener: (request: Request<D, E>, doneCallback?: () => void) => void): Request<D, E>;
// With required callback - enforces callback usage for correct implementation
on(event: "validate", listener: (request: Request<D, E>, doneCallback: () => void) => void): Request<D, E>;
Accurate type signatures improve API usability, enable better IDE support, and reduce runtime errors by catching incorrect usage patterns at compile time.
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