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Using the definite assignment assertion operator in TypeScript

TypeScriptStrict Compiler FlagsstrictPropertyInitializationintermediate

What this snippet does

The '!' operator overrides the strict check, promising TypeScript that the property will be initialized externally, bypassing safety.

Expected output

1

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