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Why does keyof on an enum not produce the enum member names?
KitForma editorial guide. For enum member names use keyof typeof Status: typeof obtains the enum object type, then keyof reads its keys.
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For enum member names use
keyof typeof Status: typeof obtains the enum object type, then keyof reads its keys. Distinguish names from member values in your API. Verify a valid name and a numeric value. Do not derive runtime validation solely from this type, particularly for numeric enums with reverse mappings.Sources and verification
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