Use typed identity functions to guide type inference

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Use typed identity functions to guide type inference

Effective TypeScript: Use typed identity functions to guide type inference

https://effectivetypescript.com/2020/06/16/typed-identity-functions/

[Dan Vanderkam]

While the tuple helper still has its place, TypeScript 4.9's satisfies operator has made the last two examples obsolete.

Instead of withValueType<T>, you can use satisfies Record<string, T>:

const capitals = {
  ny: [-73.7562, 42.6526],
  ca: [-121.4944, 38.5816],
  ak: [-134.4197, 58.3019],
} satisfies Record<string, Point>;

Instead of withValueTypesFrom, you can use satisfies Partial<T>: This doesn't quite do the same thing!

Progress!