microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

Cannot use Array.prototype.push.apply with NodeList, even though it works properly in all browsers.

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Description

TypeScript Version: 3.9.x-dev.20200627

Search Terms:
strictBindCallApply NodeList

Code

const bodyChildren = document.body.childNodes;
const arr: Node[] = [];
arr.push.apply(arr, bodyChildren);

Expected behavior:
Doesn't throw errors.

Actual behavior:
Throws errors on line 3: Argument of type 'NodeListOf' is not assignable to parameter of type 'Node[]'.
Type 'NodeListOf' is missing the following properties from type 'Node[]': pop, push, concat, join, and 19 more.

Playground Link:
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Research direction

Start with the linked Playground and reproduce the error in the provided TypeScript snippet. Trace the strictBindCallApply handling named in the search terms, then verify that Array.prototype.push.apply accepts the NodeList example without the reported type error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
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