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# [The Power of Maybe in TypeScript](https://non-traditional.dev/the-power-of-maybe-in-typescript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In a perfect world, every function and every API we work with would have one clear type that always gets returned. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world. In the real world, the functions and APIs we use might not have something to return to...

Aug 31, 2022 · 4 min read · non-traditional.dev  
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Travis Waith-Mair is a software engineer with a focus on front-end development. He is the author of the course "Composing Layouts in React" on Newline.co, where he teaches developers how to create flexible and modular layout systems using the React JavaScript library. In addition to his work as a course author, Travis is also the creator of the Bedrock Layout Primitives Library, a set of open-source tools for building robust and highly customizable layout systems. Travis's passion for front-end development is driven by his belief that a well-designed layout is the foundation of any great user experience.

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