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# [Difference between enum and const enum in Typescript](https://aliasger.dev/difference-between-enum-and-const-enum-in-typescript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Enums are a powerful construct to reduce errors in your code. Instead of typing a string, and possibly mistyping the value, using an 'enum' lets the compiler throw you an error at compile time. It also helps in refactoring your code (the editor can f...

Dec 11, 2021 · 2 min read · aliasger.dev  
Updated Dec 20, 2021  
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