Issue
I am uncertain about the specific mechanics, but it appears that this situation arises due to TypeScript's efforts to prevent errors during concurrent execution. For instance, if you have two functions - createRoute and an anonymous function passed as a parameter to expressClient.get.
Within createRoute, you verify args.search and once that check is done, it is defined within its function scope. However, the anonymous function still references the argument, potentially leading to mutation after validation. This could explain why TS overlooks the validation in the createRoute function. Here are some suggestions for type checking:
Resolution 1
Create a duplicate of args.search within
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<p>This method allows the anonymous function to refer back to a variable from the parent function's scope, which remains defined even after modifying the <code>args
object. By adopting this approach, TypeScript should operate without issues. It is essential to remember to create a copy instead of passing the variable by reference, especially when dealing with nested objects.
Resolution 2
While this solution may not be suitable for TNTzx, as mentioned in the comments, it could work for others. Simply ensure the argument property is defined within your anonymous function. For example:
export function createRoute(args: { search?: () => Promise<void> }) {
return {
function: async (req, res) => {
if (args.search) {
await args.search();
}
}
}
}
Additional Considerations
The rigorous type validation might serve a purpose in preventing errors during concurrent execution. If args undergoes mutation post-validation within the createRoute function, it may indeed become undefined when the nested function attempts to execute args.search.
Although I cannot find concrete documentation to support my theory, setting the search property as readonly does not eliminate the error. Nevertheless, structuring the code as demonstrated above undoubtedly enhances safety in concurrent execution scenarios.
Surprisingly, executing args.search within createRoute following validation poses no issue for TypeScript:
export async function createRoute(args: { readonly search?: () => Promise<void> }) {
if (args.search) await args.search();
}
Yet, bear in mind that even with this implementation, concurrent execution may remain risky due to potential mutations of the args object immediately post-validation but before the execution of args.search.