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Signals documentation: mention/explain `signal()` and `computed()`

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Description

In the signals documentation, it should be mentioned that signal() is an alias for new Signal.State() and computed() is an alias for new Signal.Computed().

In the current version, signal() gets used but is never explained, and computed() is never mentioned.

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Locate the signals documentation and read the sections where signal() is already used. Update it to explain that signal() aliases new Signal.State() and that computed() aliases new Signal.Computed(), and confirm both functions are mentioned and explained.

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Tech stack
typescript
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
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Clearly specified
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58/100

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