What’s new in TypeScript 4.2

TypeScript 4.2, released on February 23, 2021, introduces several enhancements, including more flexible rest elements in tuple types, a new compiler flag --explainFiles for better visibility into compiled files, and improved handling of unused destructured variables by allowing the use of a prefixed underscore to avoid errors. The release also offers smarter type system improvements and performance enhancements, such as catching runtime errors at compile time and better parsing of JavaScript files. These updates aim to make TypeScript more efficient and user-friendly, addressing common developer needs and incorporating community-driven feedback. To explore these features further, resources such as the release announcement, GitHub release page, and TypeScript's documentation are available for more comprehensive insights.