Design Patterns · Middle · Question 63 of 75

What is a polymorphic `as` prop?

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✓Correct answer: A prop that changes which element or component is rendered while keeping the component's styles and behavior
2A TypeScript type assertion
3A prop for animations

Explanation

Typing it well (props of the chosen element) takes generics; libraries like Radix use an asChild variant instead.

Further reading

TS Handbook: Generics ↗

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