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TypeScript "any" Usage

Detects usage of the "any" type which disables TypeScript safety.

Why This Is Bad

Using 'any' turns off TypeScript's safety features. It invites bugs and makes refactoring dangerous.

How To Fix

Replace 'any' with proper types:

typescript
// Before (UNSAFE)
function processData(data: any) {
  return data.items.map((item: any) => item.name);
}

// After (SAFE)
interface Item {
  name: string;
  id: number;
}

interface Data {
  items: Item[];
}

function processData(data: Data) {
  return data.items.map((item) => item.name);
}

// If you truly need flexibility, use 'unknown':
function parseJSON(json: string): unknown {
  return JSON.parse(json);
}

// Then narrow with type guards:
if (typeof result === 'object' && result !== null) {
  // Now TypeScript knows it's an object
}

When You Pass This Check

No 'any' types found. Your code is fully type-safe!

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