What does the TypeScript ‘?’ symbol mean when used in an interface property like ‘name?: string’?

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TypeScript Associate — Medium

What does the TypeScript ‘?’ symbol mean when used in an interface property like ‘name?: string’?

Accepted Answer

The TypeScript '?' symbol in an interface property like 'name?: string' indicates that the property is optional and may be undefined. This means that the property does not have to be provided a value.