Question 1

How do I handle async errors with True Myth Task type?

Accepted Answer

Use the Task type to wrap asynchronous operations that may fail, allowing you to chain operations with methods like map and flatMap. It integrates error handling similarly to Result but for async code, providing type-safe alternatives to try-catch blocks.

Question 2

True Myth vs fp-ts: which is better for TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

True Myth is more lightweight and idiomatic, focusing on Maybe, Result, and Task for common use cases. fp-ts offers a broader functional programming ecosystem with more monads and type classes. Choose True Myth for simplicity and ease of integration, or fp-ts for advanced FP features.

Question 3

What's the bundle size impact of adding True Myth to my project?

Accepted Answer

True Myth is tree-shakeable, so you only pay for what you use. The total library is about 5.2KB after compression, but individual imports can be much smaller—for example, Maybe alone is under 1KB compressed, as shown in the bundle size breakdown.

Question 4

How do I convert existing null checks to True Myth Maybe?

Accepted Answer

Wrap values that might be null or undefined in Maybe.of() to create a Maybe instance. Then use methods like map, flatMap, or match to handle presence or absence safely, eliminating manual null checks and improving code safety.

Question 5

Does True Myth work with React or Vue.js?

Accepted Answer

Yes, True Myth is framework-agnostic and can be integrated into any TypeScript project, including React or Vue.js apps. Its type-safe error handling is useful for state management and async operations in UI components, though it doesn't provide framework-specific bindings.

Question 6

Is True Myth suitable for server-side Node.js applications?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, as it supports ES modules and Node.js compatibility. Ensure your tsconfig uses moduleResolution Node16 or later, and follow the setup guidelines for importing into CommonJS or ESM builds as specified in the requirements.

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