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Get the instance type from a class constructor.

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Section: Common Utility Type Recipes

Use `InstanceType<T>`

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class UserService {}
type UserServiceInstance = InstanceType<typeof UserService>;
Explanation

Useful in dependency injection helpers or factory utilities.

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