Instruction: Provide an example of a function implementation that uses conditional types based on its inputs.
Context: Assesses the candidate's ability to use TypeScript's advanced types, specifically conditional types, to create highly dynamic and type-safe functions.
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To begin, TypeScript's conditional types allow us to express non-uniform type behavior within our functions—essentially, enabling us to return different types based on the input parameters. This feature is incredibly useful for creating functions that are flexible yet safe, ensuring that we adhere to the strict typing system that TypeScript is known for.
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