TypeScript Cheat Sheet/Freeze literals with `as const`

Preserve readonly literal values for objects and arrays.

Section: Primitive Types and Annotations

Freeze literals with `as const`

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const statusMap = {
  ok: 200,
  notFound: 404,
} as const;
Explanation

`as const` narrows values to their literal types and makes properties readonly.

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