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What are Declaration Files (.d.ts) in TypeScript?

Declaration files describe the shape of JavaScript code without providing implementations. They allow TypeScript to understand external libraries and provide type checking, autocomplete, and documentation support. Many popular JavaScript libraries ship with declaration files, and developers can create custom declarations when needed.

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