TypeScript · Junior · Question 69 of 75

Are `Array<string>` and `string[]` different types?

✓Correct answer: No - they are two syntaxes for the same type
2Yes - Array<string> is read-only
3Yes - string[] allows numbers

Explanation

Teams usually pick one style for consistency. For read-only arrays the equivalents are ReadonlyArray<string> and readonly string[].

Further reading

TS Handbook: Everyday Types ↗

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