Quick ref: utility types
Recall when to use `Pick`, `Omit`, `Partial`, `Required`, and `Readonly` in everyday TypeScript.
mixed-card deck comparison card battlecard Recall Which utility type selects a few fields from a model? Source model stays authoritative. Pick Use it for form scopes, table rows, and API views that contain a known subset of fields. Which utility type makes a patch body accept only changed fields? PATCH rarely sends every field. Partial Combine it with Pick when only some source fields are editable. Compare Pick vs Omit for a public API response For external APIs, prefer the smaller explicit public surface when in doubt. Objection "A copied interface is more readable than a utility type." A form…
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