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`declare global` is not explained anywhere
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Description
Page URL: https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/handbook/declaration-files/by-example.html
Issue: It doesn't explain what declare global is, how to use it, how it works, and when and why you should use it.
I think this is the most appropriate place to explain this, but I am not even sure about that. Maybe it might fit somewhere else, I don't really know.
This construct is mentioned here, but only as an example and doesn't really get into details about its mechanics.
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Start with docs/handbook/declaration-files/by-example.html, then compare the existing discussion in docs/handbook/declaration-files/templates/global-modifying-module-d-ts.html. Document what declare global is, how and when to use it, why it is needed, and how its mechanics work; done means the relevant handbook page answers those questions clearly.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 52/100