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Why does event.target.value fail in a TypeScript DOM handler?
KitForma editorial guide. EventTarget is not necessarily an input, and bubbling can originate from descendants.
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EventTarget is not necessarily an input, and bubbling can originate from descendants. For a native listener, check
event.target instanceof HTMLInputElement before reading value. If listening on a known element, retain that typed element reference. Verify a bubbled event from another node. Use framework-specific event types for React handlers rather than mixing native types.Sources and verification
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