Type Variable

A type variable is the placeholder for a generic type in your generic code:

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function yourGenericFunction<MyTypeVariable>(input: MyTypeVariable[]): number {
  return input.length;
}

Type variables are written by using the angle brackets and defining a name for the variable (e.g. <T>). This construct is often referred to as the diamond operator because the angle brackets look like a diamond (<>, 💎).